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Obama says VA problems must be faced amid calls for FBI probe

While honoring America's fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, the president acknowledged the need to confront the scandal at veterans hospitals.

28 May 2014

Viewpoints: Political stand-off on insurance industry safeguards; VA's problems may lie in how government works

The Obama administration calls it an adjustment, Republicans call it a bailout and insurance companies call it the one thing that might keep them from raising rates and angering policyholders.

28 May 2014

VA says some vets may get care at private facilities

As the agency seeks to increase its ability to provide services, Secretary Eric Shinseki says when patients will get more access to private clinics and hospitals in areas where the department's services are limited.

28 May 2014

Study detects hormone receptor's key role in normal organ development and function

A discovery by UC Irvine endocrinologists about the importance of cell surface receptors for estrogen has the potential to change how researchers view the hormone's role in normal organ development and function.

28 May 2014

Case Western Reserve physician calls on FDA to address hidden risk of dangerous drugs side effects

The agency charged to protect patients from dangerous drug side effects needs to be far more vigilant when it comes to medications that affect blood pressure.

28 May 2014

First Edition: May 27, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the health law's effect on unions and hospitals and a new IRS ruling designed to keep employers from dumping workers onto the law's online marketplaces.

27 May 2014

VA to allow veterans to get care at private facilities

Reacting to allegations of delays in care and mistreatment of patients, Secretary Eric Shinseki announces that some veterans will be able to use private clinics and hospitals. Meanwhile, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says officials must be held accountable. Sen. Blumenthal calls for an FBI probe.

26 May 2014

First Edition: May 23, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest developments on the Department of Veterans Affairs controversy.

23 May 2014

Viewpoints: It's past time to move on VA's problems; administration should report new health law numbers

When America sends men and women to fight, it owes them an enduring debt, starting with competent and timely health care and disability benefits when they leave active duty. President Obama expressed outrage on Wednesday at recent charges of wrongdoing in the Department of Veterans Affairs' health care system.

23 May 2014

Obama, under increasing pressure on VA, promises accountability after internal review

As outrage grows about allegations of wrongdoing at VA facilities around the country, the president sticks by VA Secretary Eric Shinseki, at least for now.

23 May 2014

First Edition: May 22, 2014

Today's headlines include coverage of the Senate Finance Committee vote to recommend Sylvia Mathews Burwell to head the Department of Health and Human Services.

22 May 2014

Group of 11 genes could help predict alcoholism risk

A group of 11 genes can successfully predict whether an individual is at increased risk of alcoholism, a research team from the United States and Germany reported Tuesday.

22 May 2014

Inspector General says VA probe has expanded to 26 facilities

The controversy centers on new allegations of treatment delays at centers for veterans and suggestions that officials falsified records of waiting times.

22 May 2014

Pulmonary abnormalities may be precursor to chronic respiratory disease in Iraq/Afghanistan, Gulf War veterans

Pulmonary function abnormalities may be a precursor to chronic respiratory disease in Iraq/Afghanistan and Gulf War veterans years after their deployment, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

22 May 2014

School-based influenza vaccine programs limited by low rates of reimbursement

School-based influenza vaccine programs have the potential to reach many children at affordable costs and with parental support, but these programs are limited by low rates of reimbursement from third-party payers, according to recently published study results by researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

21 May 2014

First Edition: May 21, 2014

Today's headlines include status reports on the health exchanges in Nevada and Oregon.

21 May 2014

Viewpoints: Cutting costs for patients with chronic illness; Gov. Pence's change of Heart; fix the VA

Most health care plans ask that you spend some money out of your pocket whenever you use the health care system. This is known as cost-sharing .... Cost-sharing works for most people, because most people are healthy. Healthy people who use health care are often doing so inefficiently.

21 May 2014

Online educational game among medical professionals can improve health measures of patients

Primary care providers who engaged in an online game to solve clinical cases about hypertension management improved blood pressure control of their patients in a shorter amount of time compared to non-gamers, according to a new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System.

21 May 2014

69% of healthy American adults are infected with 109 strains of human papillomavirus

In what is believed to be the largest and most detailed genetic analysis of its kind, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center and elsewhere have concluded that 69 percent of healthy American adults are infected with one or more of 109 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV).

21 May 2014

The White House is in the hot seat as VA problems continue to emerge

President Barack Obama will speak soon about the reports regarding delays and flaws in the Veterans' Affairs health system. In the meantime, however, the administration is defending its nominee for a high-ranking VA position.

21 May 2014

Veterans Affairs News and Research

Obama says VA problems must be faced amid calls for FBI probe

Viewpoints: Political stand-off on insurance industry safeguards; VA's problems may lie in how government works

VA says some vets may get care at private facilities

Study detects hormone receptor's key role in normal organ development and function

Case Western Reserve physician calls on FDA to address hidden risk of dangerous drugs side effects

First Edition: May 27, 2014

VA to allow veterans to get care at private facilities

First Edition: May 23, 2014

Viewpoints: It's past time to move on VA's problems; administration should report new health law numbers

Obama, under increasing pressure on VA, promises accountability after internal review

First Edition: May 22, 2014

Group of 11 genes could help predict alcoholism risk

Inspector General says VA probe has expanded to 26 facilities

Pulmonary abnormalities may be precursor to chronic respiratory disease in Iraq/Afghanistan, Gulf War veterans

School-based influenza vaccine programs limited by low rates of reimbursement

First Edition: May 21, 2014

Viewpoints: Cutting costs for patients with chronic illness; Gov. Pence's change of Heart; fix the VA

Online educational game among medical professionals can improve health measures of patients

69% of healthy American adults are infected with 109 strains of human papillomavirus

The White House is in the hot seat as VA problems continue to emerge

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