Office of Research & Development

From VA Research Currents

Seeking breakthroughs on TBI

VA's Boston-based Translational Research Center for TBI and Stress Disorders (TRACTS) has been working to increase understanding of the long-term impact of traumatic brain injury on the physical and mental health of post-9-11 Veterans

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From VA Research Currents

Probing the links between weight and pain

In a database study of nearly 2 million Veterans with musculoskeletal disorders, heavier patients were more likely to report pain.

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From VA Research Currents

Probing health care workers' use of respiratory masks

A recent VA study offers insight on the use of respiratory protective gear by health care workers. Why do nurses and other staff sometimes fail to use the equipment when it's required, or vice versa?

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From VA Research Currents

MVP study adds to evidence on risks of fried foods

A large study that included data on more than 150,000 volunteers in VA's Million Veteran Program finds that the risk of coronary artery disease—a form of heart disease—rises based on the rate of fried food consumption.

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News Briefs
Patient hassles lead to delayed or skipped care Gender differences in newly separated Veterans’ health care use Infectious disease specialist consultation improves long-term S. aureus outcomes \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

Patient hassles lead to delayed or skipped care

Gender differences in newly separated Veterans’ health care use

Infectious disease specialist consultation improves long-term S. aureus outcomes

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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
Health Care Disparities VA researchers identify differences in health care between populations of Veterans, such as whites and non-whites; work to understand the reasons these differences exist; and develop and test ways to reduce and eliminate them... Learn more View All Topics

Research Topic of the Day

Health Care Disparities

VA researchers identify differences in health care between populations of Veterans, such as whites and non-whites; work to understand the reasons these differences exist; and develop and test ways to reduce and eliminate them... Learn more

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Research News from Local VA Medical Centers and our Academic, Federal, and Industry Research Partners
Brain mapping study suggests motor regions for the hand also connect to the entire body (03/26/2020...Cell Press) Lipid helps heal the eye's frontline protection (03/26/2020...Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University) Old human cells rejuvenated with stem cell technology, Stanford-led study finds (03/24/2020...Stanford Medicine) Alcoholics Anonymous most effective path to alcohol abstinence (03/11/2020...Stanford Medicine ) Arnold Ventures awards $6M to study replication of Penn nursing's transitional care model (03/04/2020...University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing ) View More