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New machine learning tool discovered that diagnosis codes miss three-quarters of veterans' self-harm history documented in medical records. The breakthrough could help health systems better plan mental health services for those who need them most.
Popular diabetes and weight loss medications may help fight addiction itself, silencing cravings across alcohol, nicotine, opioids, and other substances. A study of over 600,000 veterans shows these drugs could save lives in unexpected ways.
A groundbreaking study reveals critical windows when veterans with cancer need extra mental health support, paving the way for life-saving interventions. The findings are already informing better care strategies to protect those who served.
Army Veteran Anthony DiPrima avoided smiling for decades after losing all his teeth at 19. Now, thanks to cutting-edge VA dental technology, he's the life of the party again.
Three new VA studies bring hope to thousands of Veterans, from cutting suicide risk during military transition to potential HIV breakthroughs and unexpected diabetes drug benefits. Each discovery opens doors to better, longer lives.
A single treatment with ibogaine, a powerful plant-based compound, helped 30 special forces veterans significantly reduce their PTSD symptoms in a Stanford University study. The promising results offer new hope for military veterans struggling with trauma and mental health challenges.
A groundbreaking trial shows military veterans experiencing dramatic improvements in PTSD symptoms after just one session with ibogaine, a powerful natural psychedelic. The research could open new doors for millions struggling with treatment-resistant trauma.
Veterans in Maine no longer need to travel out of state for residential addiction treatment. The historic Togus VA Medical Center just opened a 12-bed facility dedicated to helping veterans recover close to home and family.
Veterans in Maine can now get residential substance abuse treatment without leaving the state for the first time ever. The new Togus VA facility brings critical care closer to home for thousands of service members.
The Justice Department moved state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, opening doors for research and expanded treatment options. Veterans and patients with mental health conditions could benefit most from the policy shift.
When Dan Rathke complained of bad heartburn, his doctor suggested a quick new screening test that caught early-stage esophageal cancer in time to save his life. His story shows how new technology is making it easier to catch one of the deadliest cancers before it's too late.
A new VA clinic in Chattanooga is saving veterans thousands of miles in travel by offering cancer treatment close to home. In just three months, over 60 veterans received care without the grueling three-hour drives to Nashville.
Researchers in San Antonio have successfully treated combat PTSD in 85% of patients using magnetic brain stimulation alongside therapy. The breakthrough offers hope to millions of veterans and active-duty service members living with severe trauma.
A retired Air Force veteran from Arlington regained steady hands instantly after a breakthrough ultrasound treatment that requires no incisions. After nine years away from his beloved radio repair hobby, Bud Levell is back at his workbench.
A groundbreaking study shows that adding robotic-guided magnetic brain stimulation to therapy dramatically reduced combat PTSD symptoms in 85% of military personnel and veterans. The treatment could help up to 500,000 service members suffering from this debilitating condition.
Veterans with combat PTSD saw significant symptom reduction using MRI-guided brain stimulation in a clinical trial. This non-invasive treatment could offer new hope for those who haven't found relief with traditional therapy.
A breakthrough brain stimulation technique combined with therapy helped 85% of military personnel dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms in just 30 days. This precision treatment offers new hope for veterans who haven't found relief with traditional methods.
A revolutionary brain stimulation therapy helped 85% of combat veterans dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms when combined with psychotherapy. The breakthrough offers new hope for hundreds of thousands of service members still struggling years after deployment.
A groundbreaking VA study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce substance use disorders across alcohol, opioids, nicotine, and other drugs. For veterans battling addiction alongside diabetes, these findings could change everything.
A massive study of 600,000 veterans found that GLP-1 medications, commonly prescribed for weight loss and diabetes, cut addiction death rates in half. The drugs also reduced the risk of developing substance abuse problems by up to 25% across multiple substances.
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