Homeless Veterans largely satisfied with community health care options
While helping Veterans receive care outside VA increases their access to health care services, it could also …
Category: Research
VA telehealth clinic focused on cognitive issues helps Veterans in rural areas
“VA has been investing in telehealth for years, so the necessary equipment and infrastructure was …
VA engineering research center’s newest invention: prosthetic hook mouse
It’s yet another example of ingenuity on the part of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), a …
Using genetics, researchers identify potential drugs for early treatment of COVID-19
Dr. Juan P. Casas, a physician epidemiologist at the VA Boston Healthcare System, led the study. The …
Researchers take first step in understanding disparities in community participation for people with TBI
Researchers found minimal differences in community participation between white and minority service members …
Study sheds light on interplay among PTSD, combat experience, alcohol use
However, combat experience was not strongly linked to drinking to cope when the researchers adjusted for a …
VA facility stores COVID-19 vaccine at ultra-low temperatures for use by Native Americans
The freezers, which are much larger than a standard household refrigerator, can each store about 40,000 …
Review: For many men with prostate cancer, surgery risks outweigh potential benefits
The researchers conducted a systematic review of 67 studies to compare the effectiveness of watchful waiting …
Improving Reproductive Health for Women with PTSD
PTSD affects many areas of a woman’s life, including relationships, work, sleep and even reproductive …
Desert Storm Veteran in new battle with prostate cancer
Today at age 56, Atkinson is fighting another battle—this time a case of aggressive prostate cancer. …