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Researchers help Vets at risk of suicide build mutual support network

Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2018 3:23 pmJune 21, 2018 Posted in Research by Mitch Mirkin 4 views

While group therapy sessions for those with issues like PTSD or anger are commonplace at VA hospitals, …

IMAGE: On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs held a "Research Day on the Hill" where congressional audiences (members and staff) were provided with an overview of VA Research & Development and VA research scientists will demonstrate the latest medical research advances focused on improving Veterans’ lives. The focus of the event is research that translates into tangible benefits for Veterans. Participants will be able to see the devices or hear about the research in action and walk away with a good conceptualization of how the research has positive impact for Veterans. (VA photo by Robert Turtil)

Medical innovations on display at VA research fair in nation’s capital

Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 3:34 pmJune 20, 2018 Posted in Health, Research, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 88 views

VA research drives the innovations that improve the lives of Veterans, like advanced prostheses, telehealth, …

IMAGE: Pvt. Fred L. Greenleaf crosses a deep irrigation canal during an allied operation during the Vietnam War. (Photo: National Archives)

Agent Orange presumption policy leads to higher VA health care use

Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 11:52 amJune 21, 2018 Posted in Health, Research by Tristan Horrom 5 comments 36 views

Researchers found those with presumptive conditions were more than twice as likely as those without the …

IMAGE: Dr. Anna Jovanovich is a nephrologist at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Denver. Her research focuses on cardiovascular health in Veterans who have chronic kidney disease.

Staying heart healthy: The importance of phosphorus for Veterans with chronic kidney disease

Posted on Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:28 amJune 7, 2018 Posted in Research by VAntage Point Contributor 56 views

Veterans and others with chronic kidney disease are at a much higher risk of developing heart disease, …

IMAGE: Erin Krebs

VA researcher questions whether opioid medications are better than non-opioid drugs to treat long-term back and knee pain

Posted on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 1:23 pmJune 6, 2018 Posted in Research by VAntage Point Contributor 15 comments 30 views

VA is conducting a multi-site trial to test approaches aimed at improving non-opioid pain management while …

IMAGE: Dr. Levi Sowers is with the Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss at the Iowa City VA Health Care System. Some of his research uses optogenetics, which manipulates cells through the use of light. (Photo by Susan McClellen)

Iowa study aims to help Veterans with TBI struggling with migraines, light sensitivity

Posted on Friday, June 1, 2018 2:11 pmJune 1, 2018 Posted in Research, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 3 comments 51 views

Researchers are using a combination of genetic manipulation and light to target specific brain regions that …

Dr. Noah Philip, Director of Psychiatric Neuromodulation at Providence VA, treats a patient using TMS therapy.

Veterans with PTSD treated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Posted on Friday, June 1, 2018 10:00 amJune 1, 2018 Posted in Health, Mental Health, Research by VAntage Point Contributor 8 comments 122 views

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a significant health concern for millions of Veterans and …

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) burn black water aboard Taqaddum, Iraq September 22, 2008. Brig. Gen. Robert R. Ruark, Commanding General, 1st MLG, watched the event because this was the last time burning this specific black water pit before filling it in with sand. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason W. FudgeRELEASED)

Burn Pit Registry – Veteran participation contributes to important research efforts

Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 11:55 amMay 30, 2018 Posted in Health, Research by VAntage Point Contributor 13 comments 166 views

Researchers may have found a possible link between blast exposure during military service and difficulty …

Inside the brain. Concept of neurons and nervous system. Two neurons transmitting information.

VA researchers have made amazing discoveries

Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 10:00 amMay 15, 2018 Posted in Health, Inside Veterans Health, Research, Top Stories, VA Innovations by Hans Petersen 355 views

Research Week celebrates the accomplishments of VA research, which for more than 90 years has been improving …

IMAGE: Pictured above: VA Open Data expert Lisa Mavrogianis (left) with Veterans Benefits staff Ritu Mishra and Rochelle Foxworth demonstrate how data can be used to tell stories, such as how process improvements helped VA reduce claims processing time.

Using VA data to drive decisions: Big Data Day showcases role of data in shaping government programs

Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 8:19 amMay 15, 2018 Posted in Research, Top Stories by VAntage Point Contributor 95 views

Successful companies use data to drive decisions, and VA is no different. VA uses a multitude of data to …

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