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From VA Research Currents

MVP Hits 1 Million

VA national research program enrolls historic one millionth Veteran.

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MVP and COVID-19

VA's Million Veteran Program played a crucial role in the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dr. Rory Cooper was honored for developing new technologies to help disabled Veterans.

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Presidential Award

Dr. Rory Cooper was honored for developing new technologies to help disabled Veterans.

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Global Reach

MVP director Dr. Muralidhar spoke about the programs' potential to improve Veteran health at a Quebec forum.

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News Briefs
Burn pit, environmental exposures could increase breathing problems Intimate partner violence increases likelihood of age-related, psychiatric disorders Opioid use disorder medication may cause weight gain \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

Burn pit, environmental exposures could increase breathing problems

Intimate partner violence increases likelihood of age-related, psychiatric disorders

Opioid use disorder medication may cause weight gain

| See all VA Research News Briefs |

Research Topic of the Day
Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease describes conditions ranging from high blood pressure to heart attacks and strokes. It is the number one killer of Americans, and the leading cause of hospitalization in the VA health care system. .. Learn more View All Topics

Research Topic of the Day

Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease describes conditions ranging from high blood pressure to heart attacks and strokes. It is the number one killer of Americans, and the leading cause of hospitalization in the VA health care system. .. Learn more

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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... Learn more Participate in research Collaborative Aging (in Place) Research using Technology (CART) Enhancing Skeletal Adaptations - PTH and Exercise (ESkAPE) Exercise Mode and Bone Biomarkers (EBB) Million Veteran Program (MVP) Mode of Exercise Training on the Bone Response to Exercise in Older Veterans (MOVE) Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD (SGB-PTSD) Telehealth Interventions: Holistic, Non-Medical Treatments for PTSD and Pain in Veterans VA Sponsored Clinical Trials

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