Leigh MacMillan Archive — Page 28 of 82
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September 2, 2020
VUMC launches clinical trial of outpatient treatments for COVID-19
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is now enrolling volunteers for a clinical trial of promising treatments for COVID-19 in the outpatient setting. -
August 25, 2020
Blocking tumor ‘signals’ and ‘fuel’
Combining two drugs reduced colorectal cancer cell growth in vitro and in an animal model, suggesting the combination may be a promising treatment for patients. -
August 20, 2020
Salt, immune cells and hypertension
Excess dietary salt activates immune cells to induce inflammation and hypertension, supporting current recommendations for low sodium consumption. -
August 11, 2020
Risk marker for repeat sinus surgery
An inflammatory factor in mucus could be a biomarker of treatment-resistant chronic sinusitis used to determine which patients are at risk for repeat sinus surgery. -
August 6, 2020
ID of ‘stomach flu’ culprit
Identifying the norovirus genotypes associated with more severe infections in children could guide strain selection for candidate norovirus vaccines. -
August 6, 2020
Appendix cancer survival in young patients varies by race: study
The first study of appendiceal cancer patterns and survival by race/ethnicity among patients younger than 50 in the U.S. showed survival disparities.