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House approves funding for justice to investigate VA

In a vote shortly after midnight, the House approved funding for the Justice Department to look into allegations of mismanagement at VA facilities.

30 May 2014

Researchers identify new therapeutic target for treating most common form of eye cancer

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a therapeutic target for treating the most common form of eye cancer in adults. They have also, in experiments with mice, been able to slow eye tumor growth with an existing FDA-approved drug.

30 May 2014

Hospitals worry over billing, treatment as vets move to private facilities

The administration has announced that more veterans will be able to use private facilities since the VA system is overcrowded, but hospitals are concerned it could strain their systems.

30 May 2014

Allowing PTSD patients to choose their own treatment is less expensive, shows study

A cost-analysis of post-traumatic stress disorder treatments shows that letting patients choose their course of treatment - either psychotherapy or medication - is less expensive than assigning a treatment and provides a higher quality of life for patients.

29 May 2014

First Edition: May 29, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including articles on an inspector general's report on care at VA hospitals and growing pressure from some House Republicans to vote on an alternative to the Affordable Care Act.

29 May 2014

Hagel orders review of military health system after 2 deaths

The order follows the dismissal of the commander of one of the military's busiest hospitals for active-duty personnel in Fort Bragg, N.C., after two young men died unexpectedly and amid furor over the care provided to veterans in the system run by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

29 May 2014

First Edition: May 28, 2014

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about efforts to cut back spending on cancer care and the ouster of a key Army hospital administrator.

28 May 2014

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

Veterans Affairs News and Research

House approves funding for justice to investigate VA

Researchers identify new therapeutic target for treating most common form of eye cancer

Hospitals worry over billing, treatment as vets move to private facilities

Allowing PTSD patients to choose their own treatment is less expensive, shows study

First Edition: May 29, 2014

Hagel orders review of military health system after 2 deaths

First Edition: May 28, 2014

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

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