A new scoring system might help physicians identify pulmonary veno-occlusive disease/pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis (PVOD/PCH), a rare but particularly dangerous subtype of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), allowing for more appropriate treatment and earlier referral for lung transplantation.
The Military Health System (MHS) is often cited as a model for reducing healthcare disparities because every beneficiary is covered by the same insurance.
Veterans who served in military occupations with repeated blast overpressure exposure were significantly more likely to have evidence of anger, aggression and violence documented in their medical records than veterans in lower-risk occupations, according to a new study led by researchers at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System and the University of Utah.
The number of gynecologic cancer diagnoses among women veterans and military servicemembers has nearly tripled over the past two decades, reflecting both the growing population of women who have served in the military and an increasing need to address cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship in this population, according to a new study.
More veterans are screening positive for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), even as measures of suicide risk and alcohol-use disorder show modest improvement, according to a large new study of more than 3.6 million veterans receiving care through the VA.
Advances in lung-cancer screening and treatment have improved survival for patients across the United States. But new research suggested that healthcare delivery might be just as important as medical innovation in determining outcomes.
Colorectal cancer screening rates remain below national targets in the general U.S. population, but a large new study suggested that adherence might be substantially higher among military members, retirees and their families.
Telemedicine has become an important tool for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, particularly for patients facing geographic, mobility or scheduling barriers to specialty care. But new research from the VA suggests outcomes may differ, depending on how remote diabetes specialty care is delivered.
Approximately 4 million women in the United States are living with breast cancer, a number that reflects advances in screening and treatment. As survivorship improves, attention has increasingly shifted toward long-term risks such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of mortality in this population and a growing concern within the VA, given the increasing number of women veterans.
Combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most difficult mental health conditions to treat among military personnel and veterans. Although trauma-focused psychotherapies help many patients recover, some continue to experience severe symptoms despite intensive treatment.
Unlike in civilian aviation, military pilots face irregular and extended duty hours, night operations, high-altitude missions and deployment environments with limited rest opportunities. In the Iran War, for example, flight operations can exceed 34 hours, increasing the risk of in-flight errors and reduced alertness. Countermeasures include behavioral interventions, operational adjustments and pharmacologic agents. In many cases, multifaceted strategies are the most successful in helping to fully restore performance without adequate rest.
Persistent skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis (AD), have plagued Gulf War veterans since they were deployed in the early 1990s. Now, they and other patients with AD are benefiting from the development of nonsteroidal topical treatments shown to be effective for their conditions without the bothersome side effects associated with continuous steroid use.
Veterans with diabetes and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are at substantial risk for limb loss—even after undergoing procedures that are often considered limb-sparing.
For decades, questions have persisted about whether exposure to Agent Orange contributes to the development of blood cancers among Vietnam War veterans. New research sheds light on this issue, identifying a significant association between Agent Orange exposure and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of bone marrow disorders that can progress to acute leukemia.
For more than two decades, docetaxel has been a cornerstone in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Since its introduction in 2004, it has remained a foundational therapy, later joined by cabazitaxel—another taxane approved in 2010 for patients whose disease progresses after docetaxel.
Schizophrenia is one of the most heritable and biologically complex psychiatric disorders, with decades of research confirming a highly polygenic architecture.
Asthma affects 8.7% of U.S. adults and is more prevalent among older adults and persons with obesity—clinical characteristics frequently encountered in VA and Department of Defense (DoD) primary care settings.
Veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War era might face higher odds of requiring coronary artery bypass graft surgery after coronary stent procedures, along with a greater overall burden of cardiovascular risk factors, according to a retrospective analysis of VA data.
For veterans experiencing injury or sudden illness, timely access to emergency care can be critical. Although the VA offers emergency services at its facilities, veterans may also seek care at community emergency departments (EDs).
Men undergoing surgery for prostate cancer often present with more than their malignancy. Many also are managing chronic comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension.