From VA Research Currents
Military sexual trauma among older women
A history of military sexual trauma is common in older women Veterans, found a VA study focused on women age 55 years and older. Also, women who experienced MST were more likely to report multiple health conditions, especially mental health issues.
From VA Research Currents
Probing new technology for amputation pain
VA researchers are testing whether nerve stimulation can help Veterans with post-amputation pain. A small pilot study involving 16 Veterans is now underway.
From VA Research Currents
The VA medical foster home
VA medical foster homes are a sensible way to deliver 24/7 long-term care for Veterans, says Dr. Cari Levy of the Denver VA Medical Center. Her research has shown cost and mortality benefits, compared with conventional nursing home care.
From VA Research Currents
Tailored cancer treatment
By sequencing tumor samples, researchers with VA's National Precision Oncology Program were able to identify mutations that could be treated with approved therapies, or with experimental therapies in clinical trials, for a majority of cancer patients in their study.
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Suicide PreventionAccording 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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Media Reports
New research may shed light on combat concussion-dementia link
(Military Times, Oct. 2, 2019)
Photo: Staff Sgt. William Tremblay/USA
Dr. David Cifu and his team at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond are leading a new $50-million effort to better understand the long-term effects of concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries... Read 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
