Office of Research & Development

Omega-3s and your heart

Dr. Salim Virani, a VA cardiologist in Houston, co-authored a review study summarizing recent clinical trials on omega-3 fatty acids. He addresses current recommendations for the general public and those with existing heart disease.

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Gene transfer for the heart

Researchers with VA and the University of California San Diego have shown that a gene transfer technique can combat heart dysfunction caused by diabetes.

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Managing PTSD nightmares

A review article by a VA clinician-researcher explores why nightmares are a hallmark of PTSD, examines the associated health risks, discusses the best treatments, and identifies future research needs.

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Housing for homeless Veterans

Researchers delved into the different living situations available to homeless Veterans through the HUD-VASH voucher program. VA Research Currents talked with investigator Dr. Ann Elizabeth Montgomery about what her team learned.

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In Brief
Parkinson’s patients more likely to get recommended care with new model Molecular delivery system takes arthritis drugs directly to joints Racial mortality disparities in VA \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

In Brief

Parkinson’s patients more likely to get recommended care with new model

Molecular delivery system takes arthritis drugs directly to joints

Racial mortality disparities in VA

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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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Navy Veteran Pernell Baker is a patient at the Washington, DC, VA Medical Center. VA patients like him took
part in guided tour research at other VA sites to let researchers know their thoughts and feelings about the care they receive.

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)

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, Federal, and Industry Research Partners
NASA Twins Study includes San Antonio multiomics center (04/11/2019...University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio) Scientists find new therapy target for drug-induced liver failure (04/06/2019...Experimental Biology) Berkeley Lab Team Uses Deep Learning to Help Veterans Administration Address Suicide Risks (04/03/2019...Berkeley Lab) Blocking protein's activity restores cognition in old mice, Stanford study shows (04/03/2019...Stanford Medicine) Biology may make certain PTSD patients unresponsive to behavioral therapy (04/03/2019...Stanford Medicine) View More