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10/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Combining pembrolizumab with radiotherapy significantly enhances overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC) who have progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy, according to results from the ARON-2...
Combining pembrolizumab with radiotherapy significantly enhances overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC) who have progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy, according to results from the ARON-2...
Combining pembrolizumab with...
10/10/2024
Veterans Health Today
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09/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Adjuvant chemotherapy significantly improves disease-free survival (DFS) for patients with muscle-invasive upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC), according to study results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Adjuvant chemotherapy significantly improves disease-free survival (DFS) for patients with muscle-invasive upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC), according to study results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Adjuvant chemotherapy...
09/10/2024
Veterans Health Today
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08/07/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Bladder LCNEC is rare and aggressive and needs early diagnosis and comprehensive care.
Bladder LCNEC is rare and aggressive and needs early diagnosis and comprehensive care.
Bladder LCNEC is rare and...
08/07/2024
Veterans Health Today
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02/29/2024
Allison Casey
Final, updated results from the phase 3 POUT trial added further support to the use of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with upper tract urothelial cancer who have undergone nephroureterectomy.
Final, updated results from the phase 3 POUT trial added further support to the use of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with upper tract urothelial cancer who have undergone nephroureterectomy.
Final, updated results from the...
02/29/2024
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09/15/2022
Maria Asimopoulos
Bladder cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in US veterans. Among patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma, how prevalent are low-grade cases?
Bladder cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in US veterans. Among patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma, how prevalent are low-grade cases?
Bladder cancer is the fourth...
09/15/2022
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10/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Combining pembrolizumab with radiotherapy significantly enhances overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC) who have progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy, according to results from the ARON-2...
Combining pembrolizumab with radiotherapy significantly enhances overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC) who have progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy, according to results from the ARON-2...
Combining pembrolizumab with...
10/10/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
09/10/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Adjuvant chemotherapy significantly improves disease-free survival (DFS) for patients with muscle-invasive upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC), according to study results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Adjuvant chemotherapy significantly improves disease-free survival (DFS) for patients with muscle-invasive upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC), according to study results published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Adjuvant chemotherapy...
09/10/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
08/07/2024
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Bladder LCNEC is rare and aggressive and needs early diagnosis and comprehensive care.
Bladder LCNEC is rare and aggressive and needs early diagnosis and comprehensive care.
Bladder LCNEC is rare and...
08/07/2024
Veterans Health Today
News
02/29/2024
Allison Casey
Final, updated results from the phase 3 POUT trial added further support to the use of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with upper tract urothelial cancer who have undergone nephroureterectomy.
Final, updated results from the phase 3 POUT trial added further support to the use of adjuvant chemotherapy for patients with upper tract urothelial cancer who have undergone nephroureterectomy.
Final, updated results from the...
02/29/2024
Oncology
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05/07/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Enrollment in a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) housing support program may not only save lives but also reduce costly hospital stays for veterans facing housing instability.
Enrollment in a US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) housing support program may not only save lives but also reduce costly hospital stays for veterans facing housing instability.
Enrollment in a US Department of...
05/07/2026
Veterans Health Today
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04/29/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
Improved health care access may help reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) burden among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) military recruits, but bisexual cisgender women remain at higher risk.
Improved health care access may help reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) burden among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) military recruits, but bisexual cisgender women remain at higher risk.
Improved health care access may...
04/29/2026
Veterans Health Today
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04/14/2026
Lisa Kuhns, PhD, MD
New research agenda aims to improve care for women veterans.
New research agenda aims to improve care for women veterans.
New research agenda aims to...
04/14/2026
Veterans Health Today
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04/10/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A qualitative study of 31 US veterans living with Gulf War Illness (GWI) found that fragmented care leaves patients without clear, coordinated treatment plans.
A qualitative study of 31 US veterans living with Gulf War Illness (GWI) found that fragmented care leaves patients without clear, coordinated treatment plans.
A qualitative study of 31 US...
04/10/2026
Veterans Health Today
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03/24/2026
Hannah Musick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced $112 million in grant funding to support community-based organizations expanding suicide prevention services and outreach to veterans nationwide.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced $112 million in grant funding to support community-based organizations expanding suicide prevention services and outreach to veterans nationwide.
The US Department of Veterans...
03/24/2026
Veterans Health Today
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03/17/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
High adoption of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth hubs may significantly reduce reliance on community-based mental health referrals, new data suggest.
High adoption of US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) telehealth hubs may significantly reduce reliance on community-based mental health referrals, new data suggest.
High adoption of US Department...
03/17/2026
Veterans Health Today
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03/13/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an agreement that authorizes VA attorneys to pursue guardianship for incapacitated, unrepresented veterans, aiming to reduce prolonged hospitalizations and...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have signed an agreement that authorizes VA attorneys to pursue guardianship for incapacitated, unrepresented veterans, aiming to reduce prolonged hospitalizations and...
The US Department of Veterans...
03/13/2026
Veterans Health Today
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03/03/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports a sharp decline in its disability compensation and pension claims backlog, marking the lowest level since 2020 and signaling faster benefits decisions for US veterans.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reports a sharp decline in its disability compensation and pension claims backlog, marking the lowest level since 2020 and signaling faster benefits decisions for US veterans.
The US Department of Veterans...
03/03/2026
Veterans Health Today
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02/23/2026
Hannah Musick
A 15-week US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-based lifestyle program emphasizing a whole foods and plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management was associated with significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors...
A 15-week US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-based lifestyle program emphasizing a whole foods and plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management was associated with significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors...
A 15-week US Department of...
02/23/2026
Veterans Health Today
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02/17/2026
Juliet Gallagher
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new regulation designed to accelerate decisions and payments for survivors’ benefits claims. Effective February 23, 2026 the VA will pay the higher of Dependency and Indemnity...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new regulation designed to accelerate decisions and payments for survivors’ benefits claims. Effective February 23, 2026 the VA will pay the higher of Dependency and Indemnity...
The US Department of Veterans...
02/17/2026
Veterans Health Today