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 In a new series, VA researchers are appearing on the online platform Wreaths Across America Radio to discuss health-related topics that impact Veterans.... (09/05/2024) 
VA researchers using AI to decide best treatment for rectal cancer
 VA Cleveland researchers are putting artificial intelligence (AI) to work to improve rectal cancer diagnosis and find the best treatment options for Veterans.... (08/13/2024) 
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VA’s new Research, Innovation, and Data Ethics (RIDE) Program
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VA Study Documents Health Risks for Burn Pit Exposures
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VA center training the next generation of researchers in blood clots and inflammation
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VA Celebrates Annual Research Week
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Executive Order for Women’s Health built on VA research
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Could cholesterol medicine reduce dementia risk in seniors?
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VA investigator brings diversity into autoimmune disease research
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VA researcher works to improve antibiotic prescribing for Veterans
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Million Veteran Program director speaks at international forum
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VA Researcher, Dr. Rory Cooper, earns White House Innovation Award
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2023 VA Women's Health Research Conference
 More than 60 researchers and industry leaders met to showcase women's health research in VA.... (09/19/2023) 
VA Further Develops Its Central Biorepository: VA SHIELD
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Self-harm is underrecognized in Gulf War Veterans
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Blood pressure drug could prevent posttraumatic headaches
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