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Study Identifies Elevated Diabetes Risk in Veterans With Serious Mental Illness and Psychotropic Medication Use
04/22/2025
Hannah Musick
An expansive study of veterans found that serious mental illness and exposure to certain psychiatric medications significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, with implications for tailored monitoring and treatment strategies.
An expansive study of veterans found that serious mental illness and exposure to certain psychiatric medications significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, with implications for tailored monitoring and treatment strategies.
An expansive study of veterans...
04/22/2025
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Improving Telemedicine to Extend Specialized Care to Rural Veterans
10/11/2023
Hannah Musick
“Our findings support growing evidence that telemedicine is an effective alternative method of health care delivery,” said researchers.
“Our findings support growing evidence that telemedicine is an effective alternative method of health care delivery,” said researchers.
“Our findings support growing...
10/11/2023
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Pharmacist-led Telehealth Diabetes Management Improved Rural Veterans’ Glycemic Control During Pandemic
11/21/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via...
11/21/2022
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Disability Compensation Related to Lower Hospitalizations Among Veterans With Diabetes
07/28/2022
Samantha Matthews
Disability compensation among Vietnam-era veterans with diabetes was associated with declines in acute hospitalizations, but not with lower mortality, according to researchers.
Disability compensation among Vietnam-era veterans with diabetes was associated with declines in acute hospitalizations, but not with lower mortality, according to researchers.
Disability compensation among...
07/28/2022
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Mental Illness Affects Almost a Third of Active-Duty Service Veterans With Diabetes
12/28/2020
Recent active-duty service appears to raise mental health risk in veterans with diabetes, according to a study published online in Health Psychology.
Recent active-duty service appears to raise mental health risk in veterans with diabetes, according to a study published online in Health Psychology.
Recent active-duty service...
12/28/2020
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VA Diabetes Risk Cohort Provides Largest Pool of US Adults Without Diabetes at Baseline
12/10/2020
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a...
12/10/2020
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Random Plasma Glucose Tests Predict Diabetes Diagnosis
08/12/2019
“Although screening for prediabetes and diabetes could permit earlier detection and treatment, many in the at-risk population do not receive the necessary screening,” said lead author Mary Rhee, MD, a physician-researcher with the Atlanta...
“Although screening for prediabetes and diabetes could permit earlier detection and treatment, many in the at-risk population do not receive the necessary screening,” said lead author Mary Rhee, MD, a physician-researcher with the Atlanta...
“Although screening for...
08/12/2019
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Long-Term Metformin Use Among Veteran Population Lowers Incidence of Neurodegenerative Disease
08/05/2019
Among a study population of older adults with type 2 diabetes who were US veterans, researchers found that the use of metformin for more than 2 years was associated with a lower incidence of neurodegenerative disease.
Among a study population of older adults with type 2 diabetes who were US veterans, researchers found that the use of metformin for more than 2 years was associated with a lower incidence of neurodegenerative disease.
Among a study population of...
08/05/2019
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Improving Survival Among T2D Patients With Pancreatic Cancer, Lymphoma
07/25/2019
Researchers recently identified a treatment associated with a significant, positive effect of increased overall survival in type 2 diabetes patients with pancreatic cancer and lymphoma.
Researchers recently identified a treatment associated with a significant, positive effect of increased overall survival in type 2 diabetes patients with pancreatic cancer and lymphoma.
Researchers recently identified...
07/25/2019
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Low Use of Diabetes Prevention Activities Among At-Risk Adults
07/08/2019
Participation in lifestyle modification programs to prevent diabetes is “exceedingly low” among US adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Participation in lifestyle modification programs to prevent diabetes is “exceedingly low” among US adults at risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Participation in lifestyle...
07/08/2019
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No Legacy Effects With Intensive Glucose Lowering in T2DM
06/10/2019
According to a 15-year update from the Veterans Affairs Diabetes Trial, several years of intensive glucose lowering in type 2 diabetes does not result in a "legacy effect" that brings down the risk of major cardiovascular events.
According to a 15-year update from the Veterans Affairs Diabetes Trial, several years of intensive glucose lowering in type 2 diabetes does not result in a "legacy effect" that brings down the risk of major cardiovascular events.
According to a 15-year update...
06/10/2019
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Study Identifies Elevated Diabetes Risk in Veterans With Serious Mental Illness and Psychotropic Medication Use
04/22/2025
Hannah Musick
An expansive study of veterans found that serious mental illness and exposure to certain psychiatric medications significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, with implications for tailored monitoring and treatment strategies.
An expansive study of veterans found that serious mental illness and exposure to certain psychiatric medications significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, with implications for tailored monitoring and treatment strategies.
An expansive study of veterans...
04/22/2025
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Improving Telemedicine to Extend Specialized Care to Rural Veterans
10/11/2023
Hannah Musick
“Our findings support growing evidence that telemedicine is an effective alternative method of health care delivery,” said researchers.
“Our findings support growing evidence that telemedicine is an effective alternative method of health care delivery,” said researchers.
“Our findings support growing...
10/11/2023
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Pharmacist-led Telehealth Diabetes Management Improved Rural Veterans’ Glycemic Control During Pandemic
11/21/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via telehealth presented an opportunity for pharmacists to reduce health care disparities by reaching veterans living in rural areas, researchers said.
Diabetes management via...
11/21/2022
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Disability Compensation Related to Lower Hospitalizations Among Veterans With Diabetes
07/28/2022
Samantha Matthews
Disability compensation among Vietnam-era veterans with diabetes was associated with declines in acute hospitalizations, but not with lower mortality, according to researchers.
Disability compensation among Vietnam-era veterans with diabetes was associated with declines in acute hospitalizations, but not with lower mortality, according to researchers.
Disability compensation among...
07/28/2022
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Mental Illness Affects Almost a Third of Active-Duty Service Veterans With Diabetes
12/28/2020
Recent active-duty service appears to raise mental health risk in veterans with diabetes, according to a study published online in Health Psychology.
Recent active-duty service appears to raise mental health risk in veterans with diabetes, according to a study published online in Health Psychology.
Recent active-duty service...
12/28/2020
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VA Diabetes Risk Cohort Provides Largest Pool of US Adults Without Diabetes at Baseline
12/10/2020
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a baseline against which to assess the impact of national or regional strategies to prevent diabetes in veterans,” the authors wrote. “It also provides an analytic cohort to examine the dynamic relationship...
“This cohort also establishes a...
12/10/2020
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VA Launches Mobile Mileage Claim Feature for Veterans Using Health and Benefits App
09/15/2025
Hannah Musick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has added a new feature to its Health and Benefits mobile app, allowing eligible veterans to quickly submit and track mileage-only travel reimbursement claims directly from their smartphones.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs has added a new feature to its Health and Benefits mobile app, allowing eligible veterans to quickly submit and track mileage-only travel reimbursement claims directly from their smartphones.
The US Department of Veterans...
09/15/2025
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Legal Involvement Increases Homelessness Risk 6-Fold for Veterans
09/06/2025
Juliet Gallagher
A new national study underscores the strong link between criminal legal involvement and homelessness among US military veterans, raising urgent questions about how best to support those most at risk.
A new national study underscores the strong link between criminal legal involvement and homelessness among US military veterans, raising urgent questions about how best to support those most at risk.
A new national study underscores...
09/06/2025
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High Rates of Functional Limitations and Unmet Long-Term Care Needs in Older Veterans
08/27/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Over half of older veterans receiving Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care experience limitations with activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), with nearly one-third reporting unmet needs for...
Over half of older veterans receiving Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care experience limitations with activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), with nearly one-third reporting unmet needs for...
Over half of older veterans...
08/27/2025
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VA Redirects Millions from Union Subsidies to Strengthen Veteran Health Care
08/27/2025
Danielle Sposato
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a sweeping shift in how it allocates taxpayer resources, redirecting nearly $45 million per year from subsidizing federal unions back to the Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a sweeping shift in how it allocates taxpayer resources, redirecting nearly $45 million per year from subsidizing federal unions back to the Veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors...
The Department of Veterans...
08/27/2025
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Agent Orange and Genetic Risk Independently Linked to Lymphoid Malignancies in Veterans
08/14/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study of over 250 000 US veterans reveals that Agent Orange exposure and genetic predisposition independently raise the risk of several lymphoid cancers, without amplifying each other’s effects.
A study of over 250 000 US veterans reveals that Agent Orange exposure and genetic predisposition independently raise the risk of several lymphoid cancers, without amplifying each other’s effects.
A study of over 250 000 US...
08/14/2025
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MISSION-CJ Intervention Targets Recidivism Among Justice-Involved US Veterans
07/23/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-led clinical trial is testing whether a team-based intervention can reduce recidivism and improve recovery for justice-involved veterans with co-occurring disorders.
A US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-led clinical trial is testing whether a team-based intervention can reduce recidivism and improve recovery for justice-involved veterans with co-occurring disorders.
A US Department of Veterans...
07/23/2025
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AI-Analyzed Neighborhood Features Linked to Cardiovascular Events in Veterans
07/16/2025
Hannah Musick
AI analysis of neighborhood features in nearly 800 000 U.S. veterans with ASCVD identified built environment elements—like sidewalks, greenery, and housing type—as significant predictors of major cardiovascular events.
AI analysis of neighborhood features in nearly 800 000 U.S. veterans with ASCVD identified built environment elements—like sidewalks, greenery, and housing type—as significant predictors of major cardiovascular events.
AI analysis of neighborhood...
07/16/2025
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Care Managers Strengthen PTSD Treatment Engagement Among Rural Veterans
07/09/2025
Juliet Gallagher
In a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth-based initiative known as the Telemedicine Outreach for PTSD (TOP) trial, rural veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reported overwhelmingly positive experiences...
In a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth-based initiative known as the Telemedicine Outreach for PTSD (TOP) trial, rural veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reported overwhelmingly positive experiences...
In a US Department of Veterans...
07/09/2025
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Significant Regional Variation in Dementia Incidence Found Among US Veterans
07/02/2025
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A nationwide study of over 1.2 million US veterans reveals striking regional disparities in dementia risk, with rates up to 25% higher in some areas.
A nationwide study of over 1.2 million US veterans reveals striking regional disparities in dementia risk, with rates up to 25% higher in some areas.
A nationwide study of over 1.2...
07/02/2025
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Mental Health Challenges Impact Veterans’ Community Care Experiences
06/25/2025
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Veterans with mental health conditions (MHC) consistently report worse experiences with community care (CC) compared with those without MHC, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in care coordination and clinician communication,...
Veterans with mental health conditions (MHC) consistently report worse experiences with community care (CC) compared with those without MHC, highlighting the urgent need for improvements in care coordination and clinician communication,...
Veterans with mental health...
06/25/2025
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