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From VA Research Currents

Dementia and race

In the largest-ever genetic study of dementia in people of African ancestry, VA researchers identified several genetic risks different from those seen in people of European ancestry.

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TBI carries risk for heart disease

Post-9/11 Veterans with TBI have a greater risk for cardiovascular disease than peers, found a VA/DOD study.

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COVID-19

NIAID has provided more than 27,000 doses of the antiviral drug remdesivir to VA after a collaborative study on treatments for COVID-19.

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Alzheimer's and genetics

VA-led research has found that PTSD, TBI, and a genetic variant have strong ties to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Veterans.

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News Briefs
VA health care protects Veterans from medical financial hardship Self-perceived hearing loss may be linked to PTSD Veteran cannabis, stimulant use disorder diagnoses have increased in recent years \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

VA health care protects Veterans from medical financial hardship

Self-perceived hearing loss may be linked to PTSD

Veteran cannabis, stimulant use disorder diagnoses have increased in recent years

| See all VA Research News Briefs |

Research Topic of the Day
Suicide Prevention According 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 View All Topics

Research Topic of the Day

Suicide Prevention
According 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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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) Novel Interventions for Gulf War Illness VA Sponsored Clinical Trials

Volunteering in VA Research

Nicholas Bartolomeo, who served three tours with the Marines in Iraq and now works at VA's Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation Research in Gainesville, Fla., demonstrates a driving simulator used in research at the center.

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