Leigh MacMillan
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December 15, 2021
Study finds similar success rates with two devices for breathing tube placement
Two devices for placing a breathing tube during critical illness had similar success rates for intubation on the first attempt, according to a study published Dec. 8 in JAMA. -
December 14, 2021
Immune landscape in adrenal cancer
The profile of immune-related gene expression and tumor-infiltrating immune cells in adrenocortical cancer suggests targets for new treatment strategies. -
December 13, 2021
Oral microbes and gastric cancer
Studies in three large population cohorts that include Asian, African American and European American people support a role for the oral microbiota — the collection of microbial species in the mouth — in gastric cancer development. -
December 9, 2021
Cell signaling targets in leukemia
Vanderbilt researchers identified a critical role for IL-1beta signaling in leukemia cells with a certain mutation, suggesting this pathway may be a good target for novel treatments. -
December 9, 2021
Prostate cancer treatment regret
Vanderbilt researchers suggest that to reduce treatment-related regret for men with localized prostate cancer, treatment preparation should focus on shared decision-making and aligning patient expectations with treatment toxicity. -
December 8, 2021
International study supports dupilumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in children
In a late-stage clinical trial, the biologic agent dupilumab reduced the rate of severe asthma attacks and improved lung function and asthma control for children ages 6 to 11 with moderate-to-severe asthma, offering a new option to these patients.