Office of Research & Development

When trauma triggers disordered eating

A qualitative study involving a small group of female Veterans explored how military trauma that is related to such conditions as depression and PTSD can trigger disordered eating, a wide range of abnormal eating behaviors.

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A new look at how aspirin may thwart cancer

Many studies have pointed to a role for aspirin in cancer prevention. Scientists have been unsure how the drug works in this regard, although they usually cite aspirin's anti-inflammatory effect. New lab studies by VA researchers and colleagues point to a different mechanism at play.

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Preventing diabetic foot ulcers

Researchers at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System are seeking new ways to prevent the recurrence of foot ulcers in Veterans with diabetes. The problem is a leading cause of amputation.

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A tissue-engineering solution to bad discs

VA researchers in Philadelphia are targeting degenerative disc disease with a lab-grown "biological disc" they say would act like a healthy, natural disc when transplanted into the body.

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In Brief
C. difficile treatment with vancomycin results in fewer deaths than treatment with metronidazole Unique challenges of delivering primary care to women Veterans Clock-in-the-Box test helps predict return home after hospital stay \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

In Brief

C. difficile treatment with vancomycin results in fewer deaths than treatment with metronidazole

Unique challenges of delivering primary care to women Veterans

Clock-in-the-Box test helps predict return home after hospital stay

| See all VA Research News Briefs |

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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 See also: Million Veteran Program (MVP), VA sponsored Clinical Trials

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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

Research Topic of the Day
Pain Management Pain is one of the most common reasons Americans consult a physician, and it is the most common symptom Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans mention when they first visit VA for care... Learn more View All Topics

Research Topic of the Day

Pain Management

Pain is one of the most common reasons Americans consult a physician, and it is the most common symptom Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans mention when they first visit VA for care... Learn more

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RESEARCH NEWS FROM LOCAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS AND OUR ACADEMIC AND FEDERAL RESEARCH PARTNERS
Study points to a universal immune mechanism as a regulator of sleep (02/02/2017...Harvard Medical School) Study Shows Link Between Hepatitis C Virus, Multiple Cancers (01/26/2017...Baylor College of Medicine) Researcher Contributes to Project to Help Cancer Diagnosis (01/26/2017...Baylor College of Medicine) One Giant Leap Against Cancer: UVA a Lead Institution in Cancer Moonshot (01/25/2017...University of Virginia School of Medicine) African-American veterans in mental health care are not as activated as white veterans (01/24/2017...School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) View More

RESEARCH NEWS FROM LOCAL VA MEDICAL CENTERS AND OUR ACADEMIC AND FEDERAL RESEARCH PARTNERS

Study points to a universal immune mechanism as a regulator of sleep (02/02/2017...Harvard Medical School)

Study Shows Link Between Hepatitis C Virus, Multiple Cancers (01/26/2017...Baylor College of Medicine)

Researcher Contributes to Project to Help Cancer Diagnosis (01/26/2017...Baylor College of Medicine)

One Giant Leap Against Cancer: UVA a Lead Institution in Cancer Moonshot (01/25/2017...University of Virginia School of Medicine)

African-American veterans in mental health care are not as activated as white veterans (01/24/2017...School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)

VA Research in the News

Probing probiotics as potential PTSD, TBI treatment

Military Times covered work underway at the VA Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research and Education Clinical Center to learn whether restoring friendly bacteria in the gut might counter symptoms of PTSD and traumatic brain injury.

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