#VAResearch NewsBrief : VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System researchers and their colleagues showed a leg prosthesis implanted directly to the bone can improve walking and reduce lower back pain in people with amputations.
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April is #WholeHealthMonth at VA and we're sharing important research made possible by more than 1 million Veterans in VA's Million Veteran Program. What else can we discover with your help? Learn more & join today at mvp.va.gov.

#VAResearch NewsBrief : VA researchers VA Ann Arbor, learned that out of a group of 17,000 Michigan patients, 12% of those hospitalized for pneumonia treatments were inappropriately diagnosed. Results point to a need for improved guidelines. #VAResearch research.va.gov/in_brief.cfm#2…

Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Rettig for receiving the VA Clinical Research & Development John Blair Barnwell Award! This award recognizes outstanding achievement in clinical science and is the VA’s highest honor for VA Clinical Research.
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#ICYMI : President Biden @potus has signed an executive order dedicated to enhancing federal research on women's health. This marks a significant advancement in prioritizing and developing comprehensive strategies for #WomensHealth research and innovation.
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VA is leading the way by bringing innovative personalized care to more Veterans nationwide, leveraging ground-breaking research programs and advancements in medical technology. Read more about how VA is reshaping the landscape of Veteran health care: bit.ly/3TPsxsX

#VAResearch NewsBrief : A study by Bronx VA Medical Ctr and RockyMountain MIRECC researchers showed blast exposure can cause intestinal permeability, a condition that can lead to gut bacteria entering the bloodstream and causing problems in other parts of the body. #VAResearch research.va.gov/in_brief.cfm#2…

VHA IE Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Fellowship builds the emerging innovative leaders of tomorrow to spread mission-driven advances in health care delivery across VA. Check out this video to learn more: bit.ly/3JcI01t

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SRM Lecture Series presents:

Suicide Grief: Reducing Suicide Risk by Supporting Suicide Loss Survivors

Presented by Erin Higgins, LCSW, LAC

April 10, 2024 @ 2:00pm ET

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#VAResearch NewsBrief : A study by a VA San Diego researcher and colleagues found the medication sotagliflozin may increase the risk of ketoacidosis, a dangerous build-up of acid in the blood, in people with type 1 diabetes.
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#VAResearch NewsBrief : VA Boston HC researchers discovered average monthly calls to the Suicide Prevention Hotline increased by 6% for Veterans and 8% overall after the July 2022 rollout of the 988 number.
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CReATE Motion
Veterans Affairs opened the CReATE Motion Research Center VA Philadelphia, March 27, to discover new treatments and therapies for Veterans and others who suffer from osteoarthritis and related conditions.
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VA research into this disease will benefit the entire health system
Via Federal News Network, Dr. Mark Unruh VANewMexico discusses #VAResearch on chronic kidney disease, where the field stands, including new medications and research to improve dialysis.
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#VAResearch NewsBrief : A VAProvidence pilot study suggested a stellate ganglion block, an injection of anesthetic medication into a collection of nerves in the neck, can decrease PTSD symptoms when combined with trauma-focused therapy.
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What happens next?

What do we need to know to improve services for #Veterans who disclose #suicidalideation ?

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#VAResearch NewsBrief : A study of over 92k Veterans who volunteered for the Million Veteran Program revealed large fluctuations in weight significantly raise the risk of cardiovascular events independent of overall body mass index (BMI). #VAResearch research.va.gov/in_brief.cfm#2…

President Biden President Biden signed an executive order to strengthen and prioritize federal research on women's health issues, attended by VA researcher Dr. Elizabeth Yano. This marks a major leap forward in shaping a new era in #WomensHealth research.
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#VAResearch NewsBrief : In a study of more than 4,600 Veterans who enrolled at the VA San Diego Healthcare System between 2015 and 2019, nearly 44% reported exposure to environmental toxins during their military service.
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