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Gaining insight into Parkinson's

A set of research projects at the Cleveland FES Center is using deep brain stimulation, virtual reality, and other technology to better understand how Parkinson's disease affects walking and balance.

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The gut-liver-brain axis

A study involving Veterans with PTSD and cirrhosis of the liver points to an abnormal mix of bacteria in the intestines as a possible driver of poor cognitive performance—and as a potential target for therapy.

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What's the evidence on biofeedback?

A literature review by VA researchers highlights the usefulness of biofeedback for headache and incontinence treatment, and stroke recovery. There was less evidence for its role in other conditions.

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When deployment leads to long-term GI distress

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Vet arranges flag honor for doc's life-saving work

Veteran Wilfredo Santo was so grateful for Dr. Marianne Goodman's suicide prevention program at the Bronx VA that he arranged to have a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the physician-researcher.

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VA relatively free of disparities in colorectal cancer screening Menopause linked to more opioid prescribing Cardiology visits linked with more statin use \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

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VA relatively free of disparities in colorectal cancer screening

Menopause linked to more opioid prescribing

Cardiology visits linked with more statin use

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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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A VA study has examined why many Veterans with PTSD are hesitant to start psychotherapy.

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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Prosthetics/Limb Loss Providing state-of-the-art prosthetics care for Veterans is one of VA’s top priorities. To help meet the lifestyle and medical needs of Veterans who have lost limbs, VA researchers develop and test a wide variety of prosthetic devices... Learn more View All Topics

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Prosthetics/Limb Loss

Providing state-of-the-art prosthetics care for Veterans is one of VA’s top priorities. To help meet the lifestyle and medical needs of Veterans who have lost limbs, VA researchers develop and test a wide variety of prosthetic devices... Learn more

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Research News from Local VA Medical Centers and our Academic, Federal, and Industry Research Partners
Polypill holds promise for tackling cardiovascular disease (09/04/2019...Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) Computing--Assessing veteran suicide risk (09/04/2019...DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Regenstrief scientist recommends ways to improve electronic health records (09/04/2019...Regenstrief Institute) Receptor protein in brain promotes resilience to stress (09/03/2019...Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ) Surgical masks as good as respirators for flu and respiratory virus protection (09/03/2019...UT Southwestern Medical Center) View More

Research News from Local VA Medical Centers and our Academic, Federal, and Industry Research Partners

Polypill holds promise for tackling cardiovascular disease (09/04/2019...Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)

Computing--Assessing veteran suicide risk (09/04/2019...DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory)

Regenstrief scientist recommends ways to improve electronic health records (09/04/2019...Regenstrief Institute)

Receptor protein in brain promotes resilience to stress (09/03/2019...Children's Hospital of Philadelphia )

Surgical masks as good as respirators for flu and respiratory virus protection (09/03/2019...UT Southwestern Medical Center)

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