A new study suggests that people in their 50s and older have embraced the ability to send and receive secure medical messages with their doctors and other providers, through the digital patient portals that most health systems and medical offices now offer.
New psychology research from the University of Miami sheds light on the association between police officers’ psychological distress and how they view people with serious mental illnesses.
Military leaders excel and succeed by being decisive, intelligent, and charismatic.
As an eighth-grader, Olivia Colavito received treatment from a physical therapist after straining a hamstring during a dance class. That initial exposure to the science of rehabilitation took root in her mind. “PT helped me so much,” said Colavito, adding that she was able to return to dancing and running in about six weeks.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) strongly opposes legislation introduced recently — the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 — that would dismantle the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) proven and well-established physician-led, team-based model of anesthesia care and move VA hospitals and clinics nationwide to a rarely used nurse-only model that would lower the standard and quality of care for America’s Veterans.
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More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more.
Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 to secure veterans’ ability to access to high quality anesthesia care within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This critical legislation would align the VHA with current Defense Health Agency policy that allows both Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and physician anesthesiologists to be autonomous providers of anesthesia, while strengthening safety and transparency within the VHA.
New Study Demonstrates the Efficacy of Copper-Impregnated Surfaces in Reducing Clostridioides difficile Spores
By studying veterans who went through suicide prevention appointments at VA hospitals and clinics, a new study highlights key risk factors including access to firearms.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military to propose eight percent annual budget cuts over the next five years, with an exception for border security. ...
Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center is proud to help members of the military transition to civilain life through the hospital's new SkillBridge program.
Australians love their war heroes but a new national survey of 800 managers shows that sentiment doesn’t extend to part-time soldiers on their payroll, many of whom experience indifference, hostility and discrimination in the workplace.
Standardizing an assessment process currently used by doctors during care discussions with veterans at risk for suicide in other context could shed more light on the risks related to firearms and opioids.
Women veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are drinking in similar quantities to their male peers and have more severe symptoms of co-occurring depression, anxiety, and PTSD, a new study suggests. Among veterans, the rates of AUD and related impairments in physical and mental functioning are higher than in the general population.
The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 39th among more than 350 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 25th for Bachelor’s Programs and 25th for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Jan. 21.
Qigong, a traditional Chinese practice combining gentle movements, breathing, and meditation, was assessed for its impact on biopsychosocial outcomes on veterans with chronic low back pain. The study measured pain intensity, disability, pain interference, sleep disturbance, PTSD, depression, anxiety, positive affect, and social roles. Findings showed significant improvements in pain-related outcomes and sleep disturbance in the qigong group compared to the control group. The study also found a significant connection between biological factors, such as inflammation markers, and psychosocial outcomes.
Computer scientists from Argonne National Laboratory enabled a 100x speedup in the analysis of genetic associations that may be causal in disease formation using the world’s most diverse genetic biobank, the VA’s Million Veteran Program (MVP).
The West Virginia University Hearts of Gold Program will play a key role in setting new industry standards for service dog training and support with the help of a more than $590,000 award from the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Grant Program.
Opioid misuse and specifically opioid use disorder (OUD), continues to represent a significant U.S. public health threat, with more than 6 million Americans aged 12 and older meeting the criteria for OUD in 2022. Efforts to ease the crisis have included the development of genetic testing to identify individuals most at risk for OUD.
iXpressGenes (iXG), a biotechnology company transforming trauma care, is proud to appoint co-founder John Schmitt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and announce the nationwide launch of its Trauma Autoimmune Indicator (TAI) test, available by Q2 2025.
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