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VA Research Currents: Can Vitamin D slow prostate cancer?; Exploring insulin's role in Alzheimer’s disease; Research on schizophrenia genes spans oceans; 'ACT' psychotherapy effective for pain; 'Cav-1' protein spurs brain-cell growth; Gulf War follow-up tracks health changes; Clinical trial: Copper in hospital rooms kills germs; Gene variant found to double rate of mental decline; Four VA researchers receive presidential award ...More
State of VA Research : "VA research is a valuable investment with remarkable
and lasting returns. The state of VA research today is
stronger than it has ever been. I invite you to learn
more about the many ways in which our researchers
are improving Veterans' lives" - Joel Kupersmith, M.D....More
Treatment of Anemia in Patients with Heart Disease: Anemia is very common in congestive heart failure (CHF) and coronary heart disease (CHD) patients. Anemia in CHF and CHD patients is associated with poorer outcomes, including an increased risk of hospitalization, decreased exercise capacity, and poor quality of life. Despite the association with poorer outcomes, it is unclear whether treating anemia or iron deficiency will improve outcomes...More
Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development: Smart rehabilitation for the 21st century: The Tampa Smart Home for veterans with traumatic brain injury; Residential treatment for homeless female veterans with psychiatric and substance use disorders: Effect on 1-year clinical outcomes; Physical activity in postdeployment Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom veterans using Department of Veterans Affairs services; Prevalence and characteristics of driving difficulties in Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom combat returnees...More
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