Research Highlights
Date
Title
1/29/2013
Study looks at link between substance abuse, PTSD and mortality
Smartphone virtual 'Hope Box' could reduce suicidal thoughts
'Keeping it Clean' really can reduce transmission of infection
1/04/2013
VA Study Finds That Shorter Hospital Stays Are Usually Better for Patients
1/03/2013
Study hints at brain chemical's role in autism
Exposure therapy for PTSD works in groups
1/02/2013
Physicians-in-training benefit from protected sleep
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10/11/2012
Teasing out the long-term effects of TBI
10/03/2012
Study underscores body-mind connection
9/17/2012
Will prostate cancer reoccur? Three-gene signature may hold answer
9/04/2012
VA, DoD join to fund $100 million in new studies on brain injury, posttraumatic stress
8/23/2012
Study finds 'observation' as effective as surgery in early prostate cancer
8/20/2012
Study links gene to PTSD risk
8/14/2012
For a new generation of cancer drugs, scientists look to targeted nanomedicine
7/17/2012
Money troubles tied to reintegration problems
7/16/2012
Tackling homelessness, with a focus on women Veterans
5/14/2012
Breakthrough in neural control
5/08/2012
Fitness or ideal weight: Which holds the key to long life?
4/18/2012
Study: 'Mantram' meditation eases PTSD
4/02/2012
Men, women equally likely to use VA homeless services
3/05/2012
What makes Navy SEALs tick? Study suggests key to stress control
2/16/2012
Probing war's effects on women Service members
2/14/2012
In pilot study, Veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injury benefit from prolonged exposure therapy
2/10/2012
Marijuana less harmful than tobacco—at least to lungs
1/03/2012
Brain studies sort out physical, emotional scars of war
12/13/2011
Alternative therapies for pain popular among Veterans
12/05/2011
Loss of sense of smell may warn of Parkinson's
10/03/2011
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)
9/26/2011
VA study applies 'natural language' technology to electronic medical records to find post-surgery complications
8/31/2011
In Purple Heart medal, researchers seek clues to resilience
8/28/2011
In cancer care, VA compares favorably with private sector
6/06/2011
PTSD and Complementary Alternative Medicine - Research Opportunities
4/14/2011
A Critical Review of the Literature Regarding Homelessness among Veterans
3/21/2011
Non-pharmacological Interventions for Behavioral Symptoms of Dementia
2/22/2011
Safe and Effective Anticoagulation in the Outpatient Setting
2/07/2011
Brief Psychotherapy for Depression in Primary Care
1/25/2011
Interventions to Improve Veterans' Access to Care
12/29/2010
White House honor for VA researchers
12/16/2010
VA, DoD join forces to study military suicide
12/14/2010
Finding a way: Researchers explore new technologies to help the blind navigate
10/25/2010
Is chocolate good for your heart?
10/22/2010
Super-charging research on spinal cord injury
10/21/2010
Greater medical burden seen in Veterans with PTSD
8/31/2010
Hand transplants to be evaluated
8/30/2010
Trial tests therapies for chronic, disabling grief
8/29/2010
Studies find intriguing link between PTSD, dementia
8/25/2010
Military sexual trauma
8/24/2010
Social factors may explain race gap in use of heart procedures
8/15/2010
Immune-system genes linked to Parkinson's
6/17/2010
Trial provides insight on Parkinson's treatment
6/16/2010
Shingles vaccine safe but not widely used
5/05/2010
In robotics study, gains seen even years after stroke
Study finds some evidence of ALS link to head injury
2/05/2010
Artificial lens may help cataracts
2/03/2010
Robotic system may put more tasks within wheelchair users' reach
2/02/2010
Brain scans yield potential biomarker for PTSD
1/15/2010
VA scientists among White House honorees
1/05/2010
Who's at risk for PTSD? VA-DoD research seeks answers
Toxins as therapy
12/15/2009
VA ORD's Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center Honored with Baldrige Award
11/09/2009
Managing antipsychotics' metabolic side effects
Seed money from Seattle VA-affiliated foundation leads to PTSD breakthrough
9/16/2009
Implantable patch may mend ailing hearts
9/13/2009
VA, NIH to fund $7 million in substance abuse studies
9/11/2009
Study on Vietnam-era women veterans will be largest ever
8/03/2009
Study will boost role of electronic records in care, research
Researchers probe strategy to make flu drugs go further
Study suggests rise in wars' mental toll
7/09/2009
Women's Health in VA on Agenda During IOM's Third Women's Health Research Meeting
6/05/2009
VA-DARPA Arm Clinical Trial Covered in The Washington Post
5/05/2009
VA's Waxman and Starzl Receive Middleton and Diamond Awards
4/20/2009
Depression and heart disease: What's the link?
4/15/2009
Defining the role of race in health research
3/20/2009
A more sensible approach to managing tinnitus
3/09/2009
Probing the genes of a 'bad bug'
2/08/2009
Easing spinal cord pain
2/05/2009
VA-NIH trial backs brain stimulation
1/08/2009
Reaching out to provide PTSD care
1/06/2009
Restoring consciousness
Trial compares methods for brain injury rehab
12/02/2008
Gene therapy for chronic pain gets first test in people
12/01/2008
Yoga study finds mix of health benefits
Self-monitoring of anti-clot drug has some pluses
11/25/2008
Leading the charge toward evidence-based medicine
11/18/2008
VA screenings yield data on military sexual trauma
10/23/2008
Drug treatment of older veterans with PTSD found to be 'conservative, cautious'
Treadmill gains seen even decades after stroke
At Baltimore VA, stroke recovery studied from many angles
10/15/2008
Compound may ease spinal-cord damage
9/24/2008
African Americans at greater risk for colon polyps
9/08/2008
A new approach to detecting mild brain injuries
9/02/2008
Study backs expansion of low-vision program
8/20/2008
Nanotechnology team aims to build a better electrode
7/17/2008
In diabetes, no added heart benefit from tighter sugar control
6/12/2008
Study links gene variation to cardiac effects of mental stress
6/10/2008
More is not better: VA-NIH study yields surprising finding on treatment for acute kidney injury
4/25/2008
Heart hormones may be effective cancer treatment
4/23/2008
Computer Program Helps Veterans with COPD Breathe Better
4/20/2008
Studies under way in VA to advance genomic medicine
3/13/2008
Large trial links fitness to longer life
Alzheimer’s-caregiver study results
Flat growths that elude colonoscopy
2/29/2008
Vaccinations Adults Should Consider
1/05/2008
New research center to focus on returning veterans
11/10/2007
Peer-visitor project fosters mutual help among veterans with polytrauma
10/20/2007
Brain-imaging tool may offer quick mental-health diagnostics
9/07/2007
Which providers are most likely to order inappropriate prostate screenings?
9/05/2007
Adult-stem-cell therapy to be tested as adjunct to heart surgery
8/30/2007
VA-UCLA team discovers link between Parkinson's disease, narcolepsy
7/21/2007
Durham study to probe benefits of guided imagery for PTSD
6/19/2007
New genomics lab in Little Rock will move VA toward ‘personalized medicine’
VA audiology-research center selected to host NIH-funded training
6/04/2007
HSR&D Investigator Honored at AcademyHealth Annual Meeting
5/22/2007
Drs. Blantz and Weiner Win Prestigious Middleton Award
9/21/2006
Patient Education Adds Critical Boost to Hypertension Management
VA-NYU Scientist Leads $8.4-million Effort Toward AIDS Vaccine
Popular Herb 'Goldenseal' Lowers Cholesterol in Lab Tests
8/29/2006
Time Magazine: VA Provides the Best Healthcare
5/26/2006
VA Research Determines Shingles Vaccine Effective for Older Adults
4/07/2006
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Diabetes
3/17/2006
HSR&D is Partner in New Online, Open-Access Journal
3/16/2006
VA Scientist Honored for Work on Alzheimer's Disease
2/23/2006
Study Yields Mixed Findings on Popular Arthritis Supplements
2/07/2006
Special Supplement on Pay for Performance
2/02/2006
Implementing Evidence into Practice: Proceedings from the State of the Art VA Conference
1/31/2006
VA’s Polytrauma Rehabilitation Centers Focus on New Era of Veterans
1/25/2006
Researcher Honored by VA, United Spinal Association
1/05/2006
Neuromuscular stimulation aids walking after stroke
1/01/2006
Study finds prostate-cancer screenings may not boost survival
12/01/2005
Neuroscience Center of Excellence established in San Francisco
New depression-care model yields big gains for little money
11/10/2005
Sleep apnea may be risk factor for stroke
11/02/2005
HSR&D Investigator Receives NCI Grant to Develop Program for Minority and Underserved Cancer Patients
10/11/2005
Treatment plus Alcoholics Anonymous may work best for those with drinking problems
10/10/2005
Company to develop VA researcher's test for prostate and bladder cancer
10/05/2005
VA-Yale team finds molecular basis for 'phantom pain'
9/23/2005
Large study of veterans links statins with bone health
9/22/2005
Robot-aided stroke therapy to be tested at four VA medical centers
7/28/2005
Debate Continues Over the Benefits of Estrogen Therapy
7/27/2005
VA's Electronic Medical Records Heralded by Senator William Frist
7/21/2005
VA Hospitals Among the 100 "Most Wired," Resulting in Lower Mortality Rates
6/21/2005
R&D Investigators Receive Presidential Award
6/02/2005
Shingles Vaccine Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
5/01/2005
Halting Brain Damage After Diabetic Coma
4/05/2005
VA Testing Therapy for Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Research Reveal Ups, Downs of Popular Weight-Loss Treatments
3/29/2005
Psychotherapy Helps Older Schizophrenia Patients
Only 1 in 20 Americans Living Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
3/23/2005
DHA Fights Alzheimer’s Brain Plaques in Mice
3/22/2005
Only 1 in 20 Americans living 'heart-healthy lifestyle'
3/03/2005
New Center to Explore New Technologies for Disabled Veterans
2/23/2005
Under Secretary's Award for Outstanding Achievement in HSR
2/10/2005
Study Urges Wider Screening for HIV
1/27/2005
Study urges wider screening for HIV
1/21/2005
Gene that varies by ethnic group plays role in HIV risk
Fiber-rich diet wards off heartburn
Common test misses 95 percent of serious colon growths
12/31/2004
Spice in Indian food fights Alzheimer's plaques in mice
Angioplasty, bypass surgery don't lower heart risk in vascular surgery
VA outpaces private sector for medical care
11/30/2004
Study pinpoints schizophrenia brain glitch
11/16/2004
Robert W. Carey Organizational Excellence Awards Announced
10/19/2004
Dr. Rory Cooper Appointed First PVA Chair for Rehabilitation Engineering
9/24/2004
VA Investigators Receive Presidential Award
9/10/2004
SCI Nursing Journal Focuses on Translating Research into Practice
8/22/2004
VA Diabetes Care Better than Commercial Managed Care
7/22/2004
HSR&D Investigator Presents at International AIDS Conference
7/01/2004
Special Issue Focuses on VA Informatics
6/01/2004
Study Explains Role of Brain Chemicals in Sleep
Harmless Virus Helps HIV by Boosting Immune Proteins
5/18/2004
Brian G. Schuster named director of VA's Clinical Science Research and Development Service (CSR&D)
5/10/2004
Dr. Robert L. Ruff to Serve as Acting Director for Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
5/01/2004
Researchers Link Two Molecules to Multiple-Sclerosis Nerve Damage
Study Urges More Discreet Use of Cancer Tests for Older Women
4/01/2004
Brain Scans Show How Placebo Eases Pain
Open Surgery Beats Laparoscopy for Most Hernia Repairs
3/10/2004
O'Leary to Lead Lab Service
2/01/2004
VA, DoD Teaming Up to Track Health of Military Forces
1/27/2004
VA Teaches Disabled Veterans To Ski
1/15/2004
Study Finds New Antibiotic Effective for Diabetic Foot Infections
12/17/2003
Study Shows Vitamin D Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer
11/29/2003
Study Questions Benefits of Costly Schizophrenia Drug
10/07/2003
VA Maintained Quality in Shift from Hospital Care in Mid-'90s
Lung Cancer Myth More Common Among African Americans
9/26/2003
Study Links Gulf War Service with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)
9/01/2003
VA Study on Cholesterol Drug May Protect Vision
VA Research & Development Website to Get Facelift
7/21/2003
VA Conducts National Nursing Pilot Project
Studies Confirm Poorer Cognitive Performance in Gulf-deployed Veterans
6/20/2003
VA Diabetes Study Yielding Good News on Blood Pressure Care
6/09/2003
Society of General Internal Medicine Chooses HSR&D Affiliated Researcher as its Young Investigator of the Year
Low-Carbohydrate Diet Outperforms Low-Fat Diet in VA Study
5/31/2003
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Center Receives $7.9 Million Grant
5/05/2003
Renal Insufficiency Can Predict Cardiovascular Disease
3/24/2003
Study Finds Patient Satisfaction at Women’s Clinics Higher Than Traditional Clinics
VA Study Finds Gulf War Veterans Do Not Have Objective Abnormalties on Cognitive Tests
Body’s Own Antibodies May Drive New Strains of HIV
No Racial Differences Found in Proportion of VA Stroke Patients Referred to Rehabilitation or in the Intensity of Rehabilitation
3/18/2003
Unproven Prostate Cancer Screening More Popular Than Valuable Colon Test
3/12/2003
Influenza Vaccination Associated with Lower Hospitalization Rates
2/24/2003
Houston Health Services Researcher Receives Educator Award
Durham Investigator Wins VA’s Top Health Services Research Award
2/18/2003
VA Begins Registry for Lou Gehrig’s Disease
2/07/2003
VA Physician Receives VA Commendation
VA-Specific Software Wins Human Protection Award
Oral Smallpox Drug in Popular Science
12/13/2002
Richmond VA Medical Center Awarded Excellence for Best Practice in Human Research Protection
$5.85 Million Allotted for Addiction Research
VA Investigators Earn Patient Education Award
12/06/2002
AIDS researcher wins VA’s Middleton Award
VA Study Finds African-American Patients Less "Willing" To Consider Joint Replacement Therapy
No Harm in Sending Non-Critical ER Patients Home With Next-Day Appointments
11/29/2002
NIH funds new brain imaging center at San Francisco VA Medical Center
11/22/2002
Oral Smallpox Drug Earns Popular Science Award
11/01/2002
New Study Promises Safer Hormone Replacement Therapy
10/25/2002
VA Hip Fracture Repair Study to be Published in Archives of Internal Medicine
10/11/2002
Making Informed Consent Meaningful
VA Physician Receives Novartis Award for Hypertension Research
VA Researchers Explain Infections in Patients with Dermatitis
10/04/2002
VA Joins Other Federal Agencies to Produce Report on Mental Health and Mass Violence
VA Recognized for Patient Safety Programs
9/27/2002
VA Research Examines Functioning Alcoholics and Their Wives
8/30/2002
VA, Harvard Sign Technology-Transfer Agreement
8/22/2002
Experience of Hospice Nurses and Social Workers
7/26/2002
CBOCs Perform Well in Evaluation Project
6/14/2002
Source of Physical Performance Found In Brain
VA Study Helps Determine Risk in Aneurysm Surgery
Major Study to Track Health of Military Personnel
5/31/2002
VA Nurse Researcher Receives Award
5/24/2002
Hunger Hormone May be Key in Weight Loss
VA Researchers Earn Innovation Award
17 VA Physician-Researchers Named to Association of American Physicians
5/17/2002
VA Research Chief Feussner receives Eisenberg Award
5/10/2002
VA Study Shows Smaller Aneurysms Best Left Alone
Organizational Change Is Key To Improving Rates of Adult Immunizations And Cancer Screening
5/03/2002
Portland VA Medical Center Researcher Gets $3.7 Million Award
San Francisco VA Medical Center Physician Awarded NIMH Grant to Study 9/11 PTSD in Disaster Relief Workers
4/26/2002
Secretary’s Nursing Awards Announced
4/19/2002
VA New York Physician Wins International Award For Aspirin Research
4/12/2002
Testosterone Aids Older Men’s Brains, SFVAMC Study Shows
3/29/2002
New Mexico VA Health Care System Physician Receives Distinguished Grant Award
3/22/2002
Cholesterol is Bad for the Brain Too, VA Study Says
VA Physician Presented VFW Award
3/15/2002
VA Physician Receives Research Award
VA Researchers Find Colonoscopy Safe and Effective
HSR&D Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Research
3/08/2002
VA Rehab Engineer Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Seattle Researcher Honored with Under Secretary’s Award
3/01/2002
HIV Treatment and Vascular Disease Study Results
VA Physician Receives British Award
2/22/2002
Brochure On VA Centers for the Study of War-Related Illnesses Distributed
2/08/2002
Administration Announces FY 2003 Budget
Estimates of VA Health Care Costs Developed by VA's Health Economic Resource Center
2/01/2002
Dr. Frances M. Murphy Appointed Acting Under Secetary for Health
1/25/2002
National Kidney Foundation of Arkansas Presents Renal Research Awards to VA Researchers
1/18/2002
In Test of New Device to Prevent Pressure Sores, VA Researchers Join U.S. and Russian Initiative
VA Upstate New York Healthcare System Wins Esteemed Robert W. Carey Quality Award
Opportunistic Screening for Diabetes Pays Off, VA Study Reports
1/11/2002
VA Announces New Public-Private Partnership to Improve Clinical and Research Facilities at Durham VAMC