From VA Research Currents
COVID-19 Research Volunteers
Marine Veteran John Gutierrez is willing to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine trial so in the end other people will not contract the virus and struggle with it like he has.
From VA Research Currents
Better recovery time
VA researchers in Atlanta helped lay the groundwork for the use of an anti-inflammatory drug in COVID-19 treatment.
From VA Research Currents
'A historic step in PTSD research'
A rigorous study examining post-mortem brain tissue from those with PTSD has identified molecular changes in the brain that may lead to new ways to diagnose and treat the disorder.
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Volunteering in VA ResearchThe 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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COVID-19 Is Far More Lethal, Damaging Than Flu, Data Shows
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Research News from Local VA Medical Centers and our Academic, Federal, and Industry Research Partners |
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Rural Health
Many Veterans who rely on VA for their health care live in remote areas—in some cases, hundreds of miles from the nearest VA facility. Providing comprehensive, high-quality health care to these Veterans is a challenge... Learn more
Studies on VA medical foster homes show good outcomes for Vets
Preventing colon cancer
VA initiative forging best practices for screening
Researchers explore Vet preferences for receiving results from genetic tests
COVID-19 is far more harmful and deadly than the seasonal flu, new studies confirm. Researchers analyzed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs data on more than 3,600 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 between Feb. 1 and June 17 of this year, and more than 12,600 hospitalized with the flu between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2019. 
