Office of Research & Development

Phone app will aid suicide prevention

A VA-Defense study shows that the Virtual Hope Box smartphone app can help Veterans cope with stress and unpleasant thoughts, including those that could lead to suicide.

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Satellites have role in respiratory-health study

VA researchers and colleagues are looking to satellites and airport visibility readings to learn about hazardous air conditions facing deployed troops.

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Learning from high-achievers with schizophrenia

Insights into 'beautiful minds': The secrets of occupational high achievers with schizophrenia

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Reducing inpatient suicides

VA's Mental Health Environment of Care Checklist has led to a sharp reduction in suicides among patients hospitalized in VA psychiatric units, says a new VA study.

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Educational intervention targets racial gaps in use of knee replacements Telehealth versus in-person therapy for chronic pain Pedestrian pathway roughness thresholds for wheelchair user safety and comfort \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

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Educational intervention targets racial gaps in use of knee replacements

Telehealth versus in-person therapy for chronic pain

Pedestrian pathway roughness thresholds for wheelchair user safety and comfort

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Columbus Freeman of Arkansas, who served 17 years in the National Guard, underwent two amputations on his left leg—first below the knee, and then above—as the result of vascular blockages. A new VA-DoD study is looking at the long-term outcomes of Veterans who suffered severe vascular injuries but did not have their limb amputated.

Volunteering in VA Research

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ranks as one of the nation's leaders in health research. Thousands of studies are conducted at VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and nursing homes each year. This research has significantly contributed to advancements in health care for Veterans and other Americans from every walk of life... Learn more

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Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is an infectious disease mainly affecting the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV is spread through contact with infected blood or contaminated IV needles, razors, tattoo tools, or other items. .. Learn more View All Topics

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an infectious disease mainly affecting the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV is spread through contact with infected blood or contaminated IV needles, razors, tattoo tools, or other items. .. Learn more

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RESEARCH NEWS FROM LOCAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS AND OUR ACADEMIC AND FEDERAL RESEARCH PARTNERS
Study suggests possible new target for treating and preventing Alzheimer's (12/01/2016...Oregon Health & Science University) Tai Chi proves feasible and beneficial for vets with PTSD (11/30/2016...Boston University Medical Center) Use of frailty screening initiative before surgery associated with reduced risk of death (11/30/2016...JAMA Network) I get by with help from my friends: Maintaining immune cells in head and neck cancer ( (11/30/2016...Medical University of South Carolina) Iraq-Afghanistan veterans with epilepsy more at risk of death (11/28/2016...University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio) View More

RESEARCH NEWS FROM LOCAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS AND OUR ACADEMIC AND FEDERAL RESEARCH PARTNERS

Study suggests possible new target for treating and preventing Alzheimer's (12/01/2016...Oregon Health & Science University)

Tai Chi proves feasible and beneficial for vets with PTSD (11/30/2016...Boston University Medical Center)

Use of frailty screening initiative before surgery associated with reduced risk of death (11/30/2016...JAMA Network)

I get by with help from my friends: Maintaining immune cells in head and neck cancer ( (11/30/2016...Medical University of South Carolina)

Iraq-Afghanistan veterans with epilepsy more at risk of death (11/28/2016...University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio)

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Study finds drop in dementia rates

(Courtesy of L. McEvoy)

The New York Times and other media outlets covered a study by VA authors and colleagues that showed a drop in dementia rates in the U.S. between 2000 and 2012. The researchers aren't sure of the reason, but they cite several possible factors, including better education—which could boost brain health in many ways over a lifetime—and better management of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure.

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