Meditation in motion
VA researchers are studying whether tai chi, an ancient Chinese mind-body therapy, can help relieve the chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms experienced by many Gulf War Veterans.
New way to detect hormone deficiency
Based on a clinical trial led by a VA investigator, the FDA has approved a drug considered a fast, simple way to determine if a patient has adult growth hormone deficiency. The condition can occur after traumatic brain injury.
Agent Orange exposure and VA care
A VA study shows that for Vietnam Veterans, having a medical condition presumed related to Agent Orange exposure is linked to greater use of VA care, as per lawmakers' intent when they passed the Agent Orange Act of 1991.
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San Diego VA Studies the Role of Guilt in PTSD Treatment
(KPBS, San Diego)
Photo for illustrative purposes only. By Staff Sgt. William Tremblay/USA
VA researchers in San Diego and at other sites, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and Brown University, are studying whether "trauma-informed guilt reduction therapy" can help Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans who are struggling with feelings of guilt related to events that occurred on their deployment. The study is enrolling close to 200 Veterans.
Challenges in tapering long-term opioid use
Researcher examines if religion can cure feelings of guilt in Veterans with PTSD
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