Aliquots - Research Briefs
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December 16, 2024
There goes the sun
Too much screen time might leave little darling deficient in vitamin D. -
November 27, 2024
New research points way to more reliable brain studies
A new study in Nature identifies research strategies for tying brain function and structure to behavior and health. -
November 26, 2024
What’s all the tuft about?
Vanderbilt researchers used advanced imaging techniques to detail the microscopic structure of intestinal tuft cells, highlighting their unique organization of the structural protein actin. -
November 15, 2024
New radiation therapy approach for treating lung cancers
VUMC researchers tested a treatment combining immunotherapy and online adaptive radiotherapy, which is tailored to real-time tumor changes during the treatment plan. -
November 8, 2024
In-clinic reconstruction of skin cancer defects costs less than OR procedures
Researchers analyzed 1,206 patient cases and found that OR reconstruction cases had a higher median baseline cost of $2,308 compared to $987 for clinic procedures. -
July 18, 2024
AI could help patients ask better questions of their care teams
AI has proven better than doctors at drafting responses to written questions from patients. A new study suggests even greater advantages in using AI to help patients write more effective messages to their care teams. -
June 24, 2024
Automated algorithm predicts risk of blood clots in hospitalized patients
This new entry to the field works in the background to provide real-time risk assessments, with no manual inputs from health care providers required.