Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 94 of 390
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February 28, 2022
Invasive strep can defy zinc toxicity
Vanderbilt researchers find that invasive Group B Streptococcus strains, a significant risk to pregnant patients and infants, can grow in presence of toxic zinc levels. -
February 25, 2022
VUMC in the news, March 1, 2022
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February 24, 2022
Melanoma treatment response
Targeting the interaction between melanoma and immune cells could improve responses to targeted cancer therapies, Vanderbilt researchers found. -
February 24, 2022
Capacity building activities and new curriculum strengthen medical education in Liberia
Liberia's fragile health system is being strengthened through U.S.-Liberia partnerships focused on medical education and capacity building at the country's only medical school, A.M. Dogliotti (AMD) School of Medicine in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Liberia. -
February 24, 2022
Study finds LGBQ people report higher rates of adverse childhood experiences than straight people, worse mental health as adults
A new study led by researchers at Vanderbilt found that 83% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) individuals reported going through adverse childhood experiences such as sexual and emotional abuse, and worse mental health as adults when compared to their heterosexual peers. -
February 22, 2022
Parents of children who have experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors needed for study