by Chris Simmons | Jan 20, 2021 | Featured Research Projects
Special thanks to Dr. Vince Marconi on his research of testing the anti-inflammatory drug baricitinib in combination with other medications to improve the condition of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. For more information about Dr. Marconi’s findings, visit this...
by Chris Simmons | Mar 10, 2020 | Featured Research Projects
Aging is associated with stiffening and blockages of blood vessels that can reduce blood flow causing injury to muscle and skin. Veterans are particularly vulnerable to this disease, called Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). If untreated, PAD can be progressive and...
by Chris Simmons | Mar 10, 2020 | Featured Research Projects
The effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on patients’ mental health and well-being has been increasingly recognized. However, PTSD also increases risk of developing cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Understanding how PTSD causes these effects...
by Chris Simmons | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dr. Brian Pollack is a Staff Dermatologist at the Atlanta VA. In addition to his medical degree, he has a doctoral degree in Molecular Genetics. This training enables him to not only care for patients but to also think about the causes of their disorders on a...
by Chris Simmons | Mar 10, 2020 | Featured Research Projects
Many veterans have glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), or vision loss caused by damage to the retina, the back layer of the eyeball where specialized cells detect light. In some cases, this damage is progressive and leads to blindness. While some of...
