They’ve got each other’s backs
Researchers help Vets at risk of suicide build mutual support network
Iowa study aims to help Vets with TBI struggling with migraines, light sensitivity
Traumatic brain injuries, a frequent consequence of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, can lead to such debilitating symptoms as irritability, depression, insomnia, memory deficits—and post-traumatic headaches, which are similar to migraine headaches.
No ‘legacy effect’
Long-term follow-up of a major VA diabetes study shows that patients who received intensive therapy to lower blood sugar levels did not see a significant drop, on average, in heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events.
MVP study on cholesterol genetics could lead to new treatments for heart disease, diabetes
A team led by VA and Stanford University School of Medicine researchers has identified three genetic mutations that govern cholesterol levels. The finding could lead to the development of new drugs to treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Study shows how binge drinking and stress affects male, female mice differently
Researchers with the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health & Sciences University found that a history of binge drinking made male and female mice react differently to traumatic stress. The research may help scientists understand why men and women seem to handle both alcohol and stress differently.