by Chris Simmons | Jan 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Effective April 1, 2019, FAVER will be returning to the VA. Room numbers and telephone numbers have not yet been assigned. As soon as we have additional information, we will post updates here.
by Chris Simmons | Jan 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Effective February 1, 2019, we have changed our name to Foundation for Atlanta Veterans Education and Research, Inc. (FAVER). These and other changes are designed to emphasize that the purpose of our foundation is to improve the health and well-being of veteran...
by Chris Simmons | Jan 8, 2019 | Previously Featured Research Projects
The human skeleton performs numerous functions critical to overall health. A decline in bone health, which can occur in response to disease, medical treatment, or simple aging, can lead to serious health issues, including increased risk of fracture. The most serious,...
by Chris Simmons | Jan 8, 2019 | Previously Featured Research Projects
Blinding retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma affect over 10 million people in the United States. Unfortunately, there are no cures for these conditions. When patients are diagnosed with a retinal disease, they...
by Chris Simmons | Dec 18, 2018 | Previously Featured Research Projects
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a broad term that describes conditions with chronic and recurring inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with IBD have severe abdominal cramping and diarrhea. The two most common forms of IBD are ulcerative colitis, in...