41 VA medical centers to participate in landmark study to test relationship between diabetes and heart health
Veterans with Type 2 diabetes and elevated triglycerides have an increased risk for cardiac events and may …
Category: Research
Female Veterans comprise fastest-growing segment of homeless Veteran population
VA researchers studying the underlying issues, delivery of services and prevention of homelessness
Expanding Traumatic Brain Injury treatment options for Veterans
TBI is often caused by a strong impact to the head or from an object penetrating the brain that may or may …
Gulf War Veterans – research volunteers needed
One current study is investigating the role of daily concord grape juice consumption in treating symptoms of …
VA initiative helps thousands of older Veterans find alternatives to potentially risky medications
Evidence shows that medications commonly prescribed for sleep can increase the risk for adverse events like …
VA study shows that close-range blast exposure affects cognitive functioning
The study found that impairment in memory could not be explained by the number of symptomatic concussions an …
VA study shows that rocking chairs can help Veterans overcome addiction
Who says therapy has to be complicated? Perhaps an effective tool for treatment and recovery could be …
Childhood adversity, alcohol and drug use: Risks Veterans should know
Are you a Veteran with a history of childhood abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction? Then you may be at a …
Research builds balance and strength in Veterans
Thanks to innovative research at the Baltimore VA, older Veterans are making strides — literally — in …
Hyperbaric treatments offer new promise for Veterans with chronic PTSD
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — first used in the 1930s to treat decompression sickness in deep sea …