Office of Research & Development

From VA Research Currents

Lung cancer decision tool

VA researchers are developing a decision-support tool for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

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New tool for eye drops

VA ophthalmologist invents device to help with eye drops.

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MRI contrast agent danger

Researchers revealed potential chronic health problems linked to MRI contrast agents.

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Women's Health

One year ago, the White House announced a Women's Health Research Initiative. VA researchers have made significant progress on many fronts. Learn more »

News Briefs
LGBQ+ Veterans experience twice the rate of food insecurity Sickle cell disease speeds up biological aging Immune checkpoint inhibitors increase cancer survival \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

LGBQ+ Veterans experience twice the rate of food insecurity

Sickle cell disease speeds up biological aging

Immune checkpoint inhibitors increase cancer survival

| See all VA Research News Briefs |

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... Learn more Participate in research Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Cooperative Studies Clinical Trials Enhancing Skeletal Adaptations - PTH and Exercise (ESkAPE) Million Veteran Program (MVP) Prostate Cancer, Genetic Risk, and Equitable Screening Study (ProGRESS) Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD (SGB-PTSD) VA Sponsored Clinical Trials Web-SUCCEED Study

Volunteering in VA Research

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.

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... Learn more