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Jun 12
#VAResearchNewsBrief: @vasaltlakecity researchers used sintering on gel-cast fluorapatite scaffolds at high temperatures, achieving compressive strengths of 5-13 MPa to improve bone regeneration for Veterans with critical bone defects.
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ALT Extreme temperatures may be able to build better bones
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Jun 10
#VAResearchNewsBrief: @VAAnnArbor researchers studied a sodium reduction app to refine reinforcement learning algorithms that personalize reminder notifications, helping guide AI development for health intervention apps.
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ALT New study guides AI development for health apps
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VA Research retweeted
Register now! SRM Lecture Series presents:
Navigating Clinical Decision-Making in the Context of Acute Suicide Risk
Dr. Meredith Sears, PhD and Dr. Hal Wortzel, MD
June 10, 2026 @ 2:00pm ET
More details here: mirecc.va.gov/visn19/consult…
ALT Register by 6/10 at VA TMS or TRAIN for free CEUs! SRM promotional image features a headshot of Dr. Meredith Sears, PhD and Dr. Hal Wortzel, MD
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Jun 8
#VAResearchNewsBrief: St. Louis VA study of 1.5M Veterans shows lung cancer 3-year survival more than doubled from 2007-2019. VA care rose 24% to 51%; community care 24% to 41%. Integrated systems drive faster gains.
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ALT Veterans have better lung cancer survival rates with VA
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Jun 3
"Veterans helping one another is the antidote." —Dr. Marianne Goodman, @VABronx
Her group safety planning program, Project Life Force, could reduce Veteran suicide by 40% nationwide, saving ~2,700 lives a year, based on a new VA randomized trial.
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ALT When Veterans Save Each Other Project Life Force is building something the safety plan alone never could.
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Jun 2
#VAResearchNewsBrief: William S. Middleton Veterans’ Hospital and @UWMadison researchers found that blocking the SIRT3 enzyme reduced melanoma tumor growth. Combining SIRT3 and SIRT1 inhibitors decreased tumor volume and weight, pointing to a promising new therapy for deadly skin cancer.
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ALT Potential new skin cancer treatment identified
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For 80 years, VA health care has been shaped by research and informed by Veterans’ experience, setting the foundation for a future of exceptional health care.
Every study and every advancement builds on the one before it—pushing Veteran care forward.
#VHA80 #Freedom250
ALT Medical professional providing personalized care to a Veteran using advanced diagnostic equipment in a clinical setting.
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🗣️Drs. Karen Seal & Will Becker were interviewed by Serena Crawford; Assistant Director of Communications @YaleMed about their recent wHOPE study results being published in @JAMA_current. Check out the interview here: tinyurl.com/bdmjra83
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May 29
#VAResearchNewsBrief: @VAEasternCO study found integrating physical therapy into primary care teams reduced wait times, eased transportation burden, and helped Veterans try conservative pain treatments before surgery. Veterans reported high satisfaction.
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ALT Adding physical therapy to care teams improves results
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May 29
#VAResearchNewsBrief: @VAAnnArbor researchers created a 3D-printable silicone resin for artificial lungs that cuts blood clotting by 58 to 65 percent vs current materials, potentially reducing anticoagulant use and extending device lifespan.
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ALT New artificial lung material reduces clotting
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May 26
#VAResearchNewsBrief: Researchers piloted an exercise program that used virtual reality to make neuromuscular electrical stimulation more engaging.
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ALT VR game helps paralyzed Veterans exercise
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May 22
#VAResearchNewsBrief: Diabetes meds may lead to new pulmonary hypertension treatments.
#VAResearch #VeteransHealth via Pulmonary Circulation (PMID: 42088614)
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ALT Diabetes meds may lead to new pulmonary hypertension treatments
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May 22
VA Research Wrap Up: VA announces 2026 Research Week Awardees.
#VAResearch has been, and always will be, at the forefront of innovation. Congratulations to this years awardees.
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Congratulations to Dr. @JSLapsley on being named the 2026 recipient of the 2026 Paul B. Magnuson Award by the VA Office of Research and Development! @VAResearch
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May 21
Save the date! SRM Lecture Series presents:
Navigating Clinical Decision-Making in the Context of Acute Suicide Risk
Dr. Meredith Sears, PhD and Dr. Hal Wortzel, MD
June 10, 2026 @ 2:00pm ET
Stay tuned for registration details!
ALT SRM promotional image features a headshot of Dr. Meredith Sears, PhD and Dr. Hal Wortzel, MD
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May 20
#VAResearchNewsBrief: Researchers developed a potential new HIV treatment that could effectively disrupt virus replication and expression.
#VAResearch #HIVResearch #InfectiousDisease
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ALT Researchers develop potential new HIV treatment
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May 18
Over the last 80 years, VA has grown into a national leader in research.
Today, we’re advancing groundbreaking clinical trials, including research into psychedelic‑assisted therapies to transform the future of mental health care.
Learn more.
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May 18
#VAResearchNewsBrief: The Veteran Sponsorship Program lowered suicide risk in Veterans leaving the military.
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ALT Peer sponsorship reduces suicides in Veterans leaving military
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May 18
VA’s Million Veteran Program honors AAPI Veterans and the vital role you play in advancing research for all who’ve served. By joining MVP, you help ensure that prevention, diagnosis, and treatments reflect the full Veteran community.
Join at ow.ly/Lr6S50YSPNa.
ALT Join the Million Veteran Program today.
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