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(01/08/2025) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0125-Testing-the-ProGRESS-of-precision-prostate-cancer-screening.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/ProGRESS-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Testing the ProGRESS of precision prostate cancer screening" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0125-Landmark-VA-FDA-collaboration-will-compare-blood-thinners-in-new-head-to-head-clinical-trial.cfm">Landmark VA-FDA collaboration will compare blood thinners in new head-to-head clinical trial</a> </h4> <p> In one of the first research collaborations between VA and FDA co-funding a drug intervention trial, a VA research team will study which of two medications works more effectively and is safer for treating Veterans with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.... (01/07/2025) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0125-Landmark-VA-FDA-collaboration-will-compare-blood-thinners-in-new-head-to-head-clinical-trial.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/atrial-fibrillation-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Landmark VA-FDA collaboration will compare blood thinners in new head-to-head clinical trial" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/1124-White-House-Executive-Order-on-Womens-Health-Research.cfm">VA Research One Year Later: White House Executive Order on Women's Health Research</a> </h4> <p> One year ago, the White House announced a Women's Health Research Initiative. VA researchers have made significant progress on many fronts. ... (11/08/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/1124-White-House-Executive-Order-on-Womens-Health-Research.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/womens-health-sm.jpg" width="228" height="175" alt="VA Research One Year Later: White House Executive Order on Women's Health Research" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/1024-VA-ophthalmologist-invents-device-to-help-with-eye-drops.cfm">A ophthalmologist invents device to help with eye drops</a> </h4> <p> A VA eye care specialist invented a new tool to make administering eye drops easier, and thanks to ORD’s Technology Transfer Program, it’s already on the market. ... (10/28/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/1024-VA-ophthalmologist-invents-device-to-help-with-eye-drops.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/high-quality-eye-drop-2nd-prototype-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="A ophthalmologist invents device to help with eye drops" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/1024-Conversation-tool-helps-Veterans-make-decisions-about-lung-cancer-treatment.cfm">Conversation tool helps Veterans make decisions about lung cancer treatment</a> </h4> <p> VA Portland Health Care System researchers are developing a conversation tool to help patients with non-small cell lung cancer make treatment decisions. ... (10/25/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/1024-Conversation-tool-helps-Veterans-make-decisions-about-lung-cancer-treatment.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/lung-cancer-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Conversation tool helps Veterans make decisions about lung cancer treatment" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/1024-Metal-in-MRI-contrast-agents-may-cause-serious-health-problems.cfm">Metal in MRI contrast agents may cause serious health problems</a> </h4> <p> VA researchers were part of a team of experts who revealed potential chronic health problems linked to MRI contrast agents. ... (10/10/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/1024-Metal-in-MRI-contrast-agents-may-cause-serious-health-problems.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/MRI-contrast-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Metal in MRI contrast agents may cause serious health problems" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0924-VA-Firearm-Lockbox-Program.cfm">VA Firearm Lockbox Program</a> </h4> <p> VA plans to scale up new program to provide gun lockboxes for qualifying Veterans at risk for suicide.... (09/09/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0924-VA-Firearm-Lockbox-Program.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/lockbox.jpeg" width="225" height="159" alt="VA Firearm Lockbox Program" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0924-Wreaths-Across-America-Radio.cfm">Wreaths Across America Radio</a> </h4> <p> 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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(08/13/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0824-VA-researchers-using-AI-to-decide-best-treatment-for-rectal-cancer.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/Satish_rectal_cancer-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA researchers using AI to decide best treatment for rectal cancer" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0824-VA-Disrupted-Care-National-Project-discovers-vascular-surgery-rates-still-decreasing-since-COVID-19-pandemic.cfm">VA’s Disrupted Care National Project discovers vascular surgery rates still decreasing since COVID-19 pandemic</a> </h4> <p> The number of vascular surgeries continued to decline even after large drops during the COVID-19 pandemic.... (08/12/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0824-VA-Disrupted-Care-National-Project-discovers-vascular-surgery-rates-still-decreasing-since-COVID-19-pandemic.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/Disrupted-Care-National-Project-sm.jpg" width="225" height="149" alt="VA’s Disrupted Care National Project discovers vascular surgery rates still decreasing since COVID-19 pandemic" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0724-VAs-new-Research-Innovation-and-Data-Ethics-Program.cfm">VA’s new Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) Program</a> </h4> <p> VA launched the Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) Program to help the VA research community address ethical issues. ... (07/30/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0724-VAs-new-Research-Innovation-and-Data-Ethics-Program.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/VA-Boston-MVP-RIDE-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA’s new Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) Program" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0524-VA-Study-Documents-Health-Risks-for-Burn-Pit-Exposures.cfm">VA Study Documents Health Risks for Burn Pit Exposures</a> </h4> <p> VA researchers found increased risk for health problems in Veterans exposed to burn pits.... (05/31/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0524-VA-Study-Documents-Health-Risks-for-Burn-Pit-Exposures.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/RichardGanske-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA Study Documents Health Risks for Burn Pit Exposures" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0524-VA-center-training-the-next-generation-of-researchers-in-blood-clots-and-inflammation.cfm">VA center training the next generation of researchers in blood clots and inflammation</a> </h4> <p> The Center for Translational Research on Inflammatory Diseases at the Houston VA received five years of renewed funding for a collaborative research training program in thrombosis and inflammation.... (05/24/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0524-VA-center-training-the-next-generation-of-researchers-in-blood-clots-and-inflammation.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/MMV-graduation-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA center training the next generation of researchers in blood clots and inflammation" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0524-VA-Celebrates-Annual-Research-Week.cfm">VA Celebrates Annual Research Week</a> </h4> <p> Carrying forth the theme of "Building Community Through Research," VA celebrated its annual Research Week from May 13-17 with special events at VA medical facilities across the nation.... (05/22/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0524-VA-Celebrates-Annual-Research-Week.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/WesEly-magnuson-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA Celebrates Annual Research Week" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0424-AI-to-Maximize-Treatment-for-Veterans-with-Head-and-Neck-Cancer.cfm">AI to Maximize Treatment for Veterans with Head and Neck Cancer</a> </h4> <p> VA researchers are putting artificial intelligence to work to find the best care for Veterans with mouth and throat cancer.... (04/22/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0424-AI-to-Maximize-Treatment-for-Veterans-with-Head-and-Neck-Cancer.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/ai-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="AI to Maximize Treatment for Veterans with Head and Neck Cancer" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0424-VA-opens-new-research-center-to-seek-novel-arthritis-treatments.cfm">VA opens new research center to seek novel arthritis treatments</a> </h4> <p> VA opened a new research center at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center to develop new treatments for osteoarthritis.... (04/01/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0424-VA-opens-new-research-center-to-seek-novel-arthritis-treatments.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/create-opening-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA opens new research center to seek novel arthritis treatments" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0324-Executive-Order-for-Womens-Health-built-on-VA-research.cfm">Executive Order for Women’s Health built on VA research</a> </h4> <p> President Biden signed an executive order to strengthen and prioritize federal research on women’s health issues, attended by VA researcher Dr. Elizabeth Yano. ... (03/29/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0324-Executive-Order-for-Womens-Health-built-on-VA-research.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/Biden-signing-WH-EO-Yano-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Executive Order for Women’s Health built on VA research" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0324-Could-cholesterol-medicine-reduce-dementia-risk-in-seniors.cfm">Could cholesterol medicine reduce dementia risk in seniors?</a> </h4> <p> More than 50 VA sites are participating in a landmark clinical trial on the effects of statins on cardiovascular health, disability, death, and dementia risk in people older than 75. ... (03/18/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0324-Could-cholesterol-medicine-reduce-dementia-risk-in-seniors.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/Atorvastatin.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Could cholesterol medicine reduce dementia risk in seniors?" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0324-VA-Researcher-Named-One-of-US-Top-Female-Scientists.cfm">VA Researcher Named One of U.S.’ Top Female Scientists</a> </h4> <p> Dr. Deborah A. Yurgelun-Todd has been named one of the U.S.’s Top Female Scientists of 2023 by Research.com for her work on suicide prevention and mental health.... (03/15/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0324-VA-Researcher-Named-One-of-US-Top-Female-Scientists.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/DeborahYurgelun-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA Researcher Named One of U.S.’ Top Female Scientists" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0224-Under-Secretary-of-Health-panel-of-experts-discusses-PACT-Act-impacts-for-Veterans.cfm">Under Secretary of Health, panel of experts discusses PACT Act impacts for Veterans</a> </h4> <p> A panel of experts discussed the state of health care for Veterans with environmental exposures.... (02/21/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0224-Under-Secretary-of-Health-panel-of-experts-discusses-PACT-Act-impacts-for-Veterans.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/amsus-2024-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Under Secretary of Health, panel of experts discusses PACT Act impacts for Veterans" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0224-VA-research-leader-honored-at-2024-AMSUS-Annual-Meeting.cfm">VA research leader honored at 2024 AMSUS Annual Meeting</a> </h4> <p> Dr. Grant Huang was the first VA Research leader to receive the VHA John D. Chase Award.... (02/21/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0224-VA-research-leader-honored-at-2024-AMSUS-Annual-Meeting.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/granthuang-amsus-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA research leader honored at 2024 AMSUS Annual Meeting" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0224-VA-investigator-brings-diversity-into-autoimmune-disease-research.cfm">VA investigator brings diversity into autoimmune disease research</a> </h4> <p> Dr. Valerie Lewis hopes to inspire the next generation of minority scientists.... (02/21/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0224-VA-investigator-brings-diversity-into-autoimmune-disease-research.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/ValerieLewis.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA investigator brings diversity into autoimmune disease research" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0124-Injectable-gel-could-help-treat-degenerative-back-pain.cfm">Injectable gel could help treat degenerative back pain</a> </h4> <p> Philadelphia VA researchers and colleagues created an injectable gel that shows potential as a treatment for degenerative disc disease.... (01/29/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0124-Injectable-gel-could-help-treat-degenerative-back-pain.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/back-pain-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Injectable gel could help treat degenerative back pain" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0124-VA-researcher-works-to-improve-antibiotic-prescribing-for-Veterans.cfm">VA researcher works to improve antibiotic prescribing for Veterans</a> </h4> <p> Diversity supplement awardee, Dr. Geneva Wilson, is studying antibiotic prescribing for Veterans in the outpatient setting.... (01/26/2024) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/0124-VA-researcher-works-to-improve-antibiotic-prescribing-for-Veterans.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/GenevaWilson-sm.png" width="225" height="158" alt="VA researcher works to improve antibiotic prescribing for Veterans" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/1223-Veterans-help-find-new-cancer-treatments.cfm">Veterans help find new cancer treatments</a> </h4> <p> A prostate cancer trial in St. Louis is giving Army Veteran James Perry a third chance to beat cancer.... (12/19/2023) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/1223-Veterans-help-find-new-cancer-treatments.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/AMPLITUDE-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Veterans help find new cancer treatments" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/1123-Million-Veteran-Program-director-speaks-at-international-health-conference.cfm">Million Veteran Program director speaks at international forum</a> </h4> <p> MVP director Dr. Muralidhar spoke about the programs' potential to improve Veteran health at a Quebec forum.... (11/20/2023) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/1123-Million-Veteran-Program-director-speaks-at-international-health-conference.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/SumaMuralidhar-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="Million Veteran Program director speaks at international forum" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/1123-MVP-Hits-Million.cfm">MVP Hits 1 Million</a> </h4> <p> VA national research program enrolls historic one millionth Veteran.... (11/15/2023) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/1123-MVP-Hits-Million.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/one-million-veterans-sm.jpg" width="225" height="124" alt="MVP Hits 1 Million" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/1123-VAs-Million-Veteran-Program-played-crucial-role-in-nations-response-to-COVID-19-pandemic.cfm">VA’s Million Veteran Program played crucial role in nation’s response to COVID-19 pandemic</a> </h4> <p> When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, MVP sprang into action to respond to the national health crisis and jumpstart COVID research. ... (11/09/2023) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/1123-VAs-Million-Veteran-Program-played-crucial-role-in-nations-response-to-COVID-19-pandemic.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/VA-Boston-MVP-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA’s Million Veteran Program played crucial role in nation’s response to COVID-19 pandemic" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/1123-VA-Researcher-Dr-Rory-Cooper-earns-White-House-Innovation-Award.cfm">VA Researcher, Dr. Rory Cooper, earns White House Innovation Award</a> </h4> <p> Dr. Rory Cooper was honored for developing new technologies to help disabled Veterans.... (11/03/2023) </p></td> <td><div><a href="/currents/1123-VA-Researcher-Dr-Rory-Cooper-earns-White-House-Innovation-Award.cfm"> <img src="/images/research-currents/RoryCooper-WH-award-sm.jpg" width="225" height="158" alt="VA Researcher, Dr. Rory Cooper, earns White House Innovation Award" style="padding:4px;" > </a></div></td> </tr> <tr style="vertical-align:top;" > <td><h4 style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="/currents/0923-2023-VA-Womens-Health-Research-Conference.cfm">2023 VA Women's Health Research Conference</a> </h4> <p> More than 60 researchers and industry leaders met to showcase women's health research in VA.... 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