Office of Research & Development

VA researchers using AI to decide best treatment for rectal cancer

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Using AI to treat cancer

VA is using AI to improve rectal cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Wreaths Across America Radio

In a new series, VA researchers are appearing on the online platform Wreaths Across America Radio to discuss health-related topics that impact Veterans.

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MRI contrast agent danger

Researchers revealed potential chronic health problems linked to MRI contrast agents.

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Reducing Suicide Risk

VA plans to scale up new program to provide gun lockboxes for qualifying Veterans at risk for suicide. Learn more »

News Briefs
Diabetes medication helps prevent cirrhosis progression Black Veterans face additional pregnancy health difficulties Debt and past homelessness contribute to suicidal ideations in Veterans \| See all VA Research News Briefs \|

News Briefs

Diabetes medication helps prevent cirrhosis progression

Black Veterans face additional pregnancy health difficulties

Debt and past homelessness contribute to suicidal ideations in Veterans

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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 Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Cooperative Studies Clinical Trials Enhancing Skeletal Adaptations - PTH and Exercise (ESkAPE) Million Veteran Program (MVP) Prostate Cancer, Genetic Risk, and Equitable Screening Study (ProGRESS) Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD (SGB-PTSD) VA Sponsored Clinical Trials Web-SUCCEED Study

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