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The ups and downs of blood pressure measurement

A recent study at the Durham VA Medical Center and Duke University confirms that people's blood pressure tends to be higher at the doctor's office than when they check it themselves at home...

The ups and downs of blood pressure measurement

Study sheds light on threat from new 'super bug'

The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has become a major problem in many countries, resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and health care costs...

Study sheds light on threat from new 'super bug'

Promoting the health of young Veterans

Every Veteran returning from Iraq and Afghanistan can receive cost free medical care from the Department of Veterans Affairs for any condition related to their service in the theater of war for five years after the date of the discharge or release...

Promoting the health of young Veterans

ER is cost-effective setting for flu vaccinations

The appearance of cold weather throughout much of the United States is not only a sign of approaching winter, it's also a sign that influenza season is with us once again. In the United States, annual outbreaks of flu usually occur...

ER is cost-effective setting for flu vaccinations

Study suggests natural supplement usually taken for joint pain may also stem lung cancer

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.
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In this issue: Handling data from the Million Veteran Program is the health informatics challenge of an era; Brain studies sort out physical, e... More
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A personal story of VA Research turning hope into reality, in recognition of Women Veteran’s Health Month.

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Mar 19, 2012 - 5th Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation:Research at the Crossroads
The conference will be held on March 19-20, 2012 at the Bethesda North Marriott, Maryland, conveniently located on Washington, D.C.’s Metrorail Red Line (White Flint stop).

May 3, 2012 - National Evidence-Based Practice Conference
This program addresses evidence-based practices as they relate to redesigning health care, nursing leadership for change, new models of care, and the future of nursing. A variety o

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