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08/04/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced open enrollment for a new clinical trial that will study the efficacy of semaglutide in treating veterans with alcohol use disorder.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced open enrollment for a new clinical trial that will study the efficacy of semaglutide in treating veterans with alcohol use disorder.
The US Department of Veterans...
08/04/2026
Veterans Health Today
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07/28/2026
Rebecca Amrick
A study found that military sexual trauma among US veterans is associated with higher rates of chronic headache conditions and increased health care utilization, identifying a vulnerable population.
A study found that military sexual trauma among US veterans is associated with higher rates of chronic headache conditions and increased health care utilization, identifying a vulnerable population.
A study found that military...
07/28/2026
Veterans Health Today
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07/21/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) primary care settings are using virtual reality (VR) to help manage stress and anxiety among veterans.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) primary care settings are using virtual reality (VR) to help manage stress and anxiety among veterans.
The US Department of Veterans...
07/21/2026
Veterans Health Today
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07/14/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have established a partnership designed to improve clinical trials that assess the impact of psychedelic drugs on veterans with mental illness.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have established a partnership designed to improve clinical trials that assess the impact of psychedelic drugs on veterans with mental illness.
The US Department of Veterans...
07/14/2026
Veterans Health Today
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07/07/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A study found that US veterans who rely on US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care have significantly greater psychiatric, medical, and socioeconomic needs than veterans receiving care outside the VA.
A study found that US veterans who rely on US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care have significantly greater psychiatric, medical, and socioeconomic needs than veterans receiving care outside the VA.
A study found that US veterans...
07/07/2026
Veterans Health Today
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06/26/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Acute care services are more likely to be utilized by homeless veterans, highlighting the need for improved social programs that address the specific concerns of this growing population.
Acute care services are more likely to be utilized by homeless veterans, highlighting the need for improved social programs that address the specific concerns of this growing population.
Acute care services are more...
06/26/2026
Veterans Health Today
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06/17/2026
Rebecca Amrick
Systemic inflammation is associated with increased rates of hospitalization and death for veterans with heart failure, even when factors like age and comorbidities are considered.
Systemic inflammation is associated with increased rates of hospitalization and death for veterans with heart failure, even when factors like age and comorbidities are considered.
Systemic inflammation is...
06/17/2026
Veterans Health Today
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06/15/2026
Rebecca Amrick
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered kidney disease risk stratification tool may offer a cost-effective way to improve outcomes for veterans with diabetic kidney disease, despite slightly higher upfront care costs.
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered kidney disease risk stratification tool may offer a cost-effective way to improve outcomes for veterans with diabetic kidney disease, despite slightly higher upfront care costs.
An artificial intelligence...
06/15/2026
Veterans Health Today
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06/02/2026
Rebecca Amrick
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new clinical trial to study the effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy on veterans with severe mental illness, highlighting the department’s focus on...
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new clinical trial to study the effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted therapy on veterans with severe mental illness, highlighting the department’s focus on...
The US Department of Veterans...
06/02/2026
Veterans Health Today
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05/27/2026
Rebecca Amrick
In a series of interviews, operational leaders from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identified key challenges in post-acute care and provided solutions to improving decision-making processes for veterans and their families.
In a series of interviews, operational leaders from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identified key challenges in post-acute care and provided solutions to improving decision-making processes for veterans and their families.
In a series of interviews,...
05/27/2026
Veterans Health Today