Defining how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives and prevented serious medical consequences from infections since their introduction in the mid-20th century. Unfortunately, over the years bacteria evolved many ways to counter the action of antibiotics. Presently, in the...
Optimizing care for older Veterans and those living with Parkinson disease
Parkinson disease, while known for the motor symptoms such as tremor, slowness of movement and stiffness, is also associated with non-motor symptoms such as sleep disruption, constipation and urinary symptoms. The urinary symptoms in Parkinson’s are similar to...
Prevention of Fractures: A significant health intervention that may improve longevity and quality of life in the aging veteran population
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,...
Strategies to prevent vision loss in patients with retinal disease
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...