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Epstein-Barr could be culprit in multiple disorders

The Epstein-Barr virus, best-known for its role in causing mononucleosis, or the "kissing disease," has now been linked to a wide range of autoimmune diseases, ranging from lupus and multiple sclerosis to inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease.

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Coping with moral injury through spirituality

Dr. Harold Koenig and colleagues are exploring whether counseling with a religious or spiritual component can be effective treatment for PTSD—particularly when feelings of moral injury are involved.

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Researchers probe integration of mental health services in primary care

Muscling in on muscle loss

A VA research team in the nation's capital is looking for ways to detect and combat sarcopenia—the gradual drop in muscle mass, strength, and function that comes with aging.

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Mobile game apps and TBI

A VA pilot study is looking at whether two types of video-game-like apps—a multitasking game and a word-puzzle game—can help improve cognitive health in older Veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury.

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In Brief
Telemental health useful for women Veterans Self-report survey data improves violence risk prediction in soldiers Blood cancer patients with cognitive impairment may have worse survival \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

In Brief

Telemental health useful for women Veterans

Self-report survey data improves violence risk prediction in soldiers

Blood cancer patients with cognitive impairment may have worse survival

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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-sponsored 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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Instructor Dr. Randy Moore (left) and recent nursing graduate Chenoa Leopard meet with Birmingham VA patient
Kenneth Hollingshead.

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-sponsored Clinical Trials, Cognition, Behavior and Caregiver Burden in ALS, Novel Interventions for Gulf War Illness, Collaborative Aging (in Place) Research using Technology (CART)

Research Topic of the Day
Suicide Prevention According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 30,000 to 32,000 lives are lost to suicide each year in the United States. About 20 percent of those who complete the act of suicide are Veterans. .. Learn more View All Topics

Research Topic of the Day

Suicide Prevention

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 30,000 to 32,000 lives are lost to suicide each year in the United States. About 20 percent of those who complete the act of suicide are Veterans. .. Learn more

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Research News from Local VA Medical Centers and our Academic and Federal Research Partners
For men under 50, the more cigarettes smoked, the higher the stroke risk (04/19/2018...American Heart Association) Football Scuffles, Auto Injuries May Raise Risk for Parkinson's (04/18/2018...UCSF) Mediterranean-style diet improves gut microbial diversity and reduces hospitalization (04/12/2018...European Association for the Study of the Liver) The Emotions We Feel May Shape What We See (04/11/2018...Association for Psychological Science) Vascular problems associated with symptoms of menopause (04/11/2018...University of Colorado) View More

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

For men under 50, the more cigarettes smoked, the higher the stroke risk (04/19/2018...American Heart Association)

Football Scuffles, Auto Injuries May Raise Risk for Parkinson's (04/18/2018...UCSF)

Mediterranean-style diet improves gut microbial diversity and reduces hospitalization (04/12/2018...European Association for the Study of the Liver)

The Emotions We Feel May Shape What We See (04/11/2018...Association for Psychological Science)

Vascular problems associated with symptoms of menopause (04/11/2018...University of Colorado)

Media Reports

Even a mild head injury increases risk for Parkinson's disease, veterans study shows
(ABC News)

Even a mild head injury, commonly called a concussion, makes veterans more likely to get Parkinson's disease later on in life, a new study shows. This is the same type of injury suffered by many Americans on the sports field or in a motor vehicle crash each year. A group of 165,000 veterans with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) were found to have a higher risk of Parkinson's disease, compared to other veterans of the same age.

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