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From VA Research Currents

Suicide prevention

A block has been installed on all of the bathroom doors in patient rooms in the mental health unit at VA Pittsburgh to prevent someone from using a rope, a sheet, or any other item to carry out a hanging.

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Another invention

The Human Engineering Research Laboratories, which designs and creates wheelchairs, prostheses, and other assistive devices, has another achievement to its name: a prosthetic hook mouse for people with upper-limb amputations.

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Precision medicine

VA's Million Veteran Program has launched a custom-designed DNA chip to expand genetic research leading to targeted treatments for Black and Hispanic Veterans and other racial and ethnic minorities.

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COVID-19 long-haulers

A large VA study shows that people who have had COVID-19 are at heightened risk of both death and many health problems.

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News Briefs
Combined PTSD, substance use disorder lead to worse social well-being Cognitive and motor performance linked in stroke recovery Transportation an important barrier to colorectal cancer care \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

Combined PTSD, substance use disorder lead to worse social well-being

Cognitive and motor performance linked in stroke recovery

Transportation an important barrier to colorectal cancer care

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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 Participate in research: Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA Office of R&D Clinical Trials, Cognition, Behavior and Caregiver Burden in ALS, Novel Interventions for Gulf War Illness, Collaborative Aging (in Place) Research using Technology (CART)

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Study participant Raina Groover goes over some exercises with physical therapist Susan Conroy during a clinic visit.

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

Participate in research: Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA Office of R&D Clinical Trials, Cognition, Behavior and Caregiver Burden in ALS, Novel Interventions for Gulf War Illness, Collaborative Aging (in Place) Research using Technology (CART)

Media Reports
'Light Therapy' Could Help Brain-Injured Veterans Struggling With PTSD (04/28/2021) A popular treatment for the seasonal depression that strikes during dark winter months may also benefit veterans with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder, a small pilot study suggests.... Read more

Research News from Local VA Medical Centers and our Academic, Federal, and Industry Research Partners
One bone fracture increases risk for subsequent breaks in postmenopausal women (05/05/2021...University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences ) Gene therapy in Alzheimer's disease mouse model preserves learning and memory (05/04/2021...University of California - San Diego) Short-term exposure to air pollution may impede cognition; Aspirin could help (05/03/2021...Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health ) Short-term exposure to air pollution may impede cognition; Aspirin could help (05/03/2021...Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health ) Housing subsidies reduce health care costs for vulnerable veterans (05/03/2021...University of Utah Health ) View More

Research News from Local VA Medical Centers and our Academic, Federal, and Industry Research Partners

One bone fracture increases risk for subsequent breaks in postmenopausal women (05/05/2021...University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences )

Gene therapy in Alzheimer's disease mouse model preserves learning and memory (05/04/2021...University of California - San Diego)

Short-term exposure to air pollution may impede cognition; Aspirin could help (05/03/2021...Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health )

Short-term exposure to air pollution may impede cognition; Aspirin could help (05/03/2021...Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health )

Housing subsidies reduce health care costs for vulnerable veterans (05/03/2021...University of Utah Health )

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Research Topic of the Day

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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