A signaling protein that is essential for recovery from acute kidney injury works by increasing the population of tissue-repairing immune cells.

Understanding factors, such as the receptor TLR9, that detect and defend against pathogens may lead to therapeutic approaches that promote an effective immune response to treat infections.

Clinics with more non-physician clinicians are associated with better access for Medicaid patients and lower prices for office visits, according to a recent study.

The timing of folic acid-containing prescription filling during pregnancy was associated with childhood asthma, according to a new Vanderbilt study.

Vanderbilt study adds to the mounting role for inflammatory signaling in obesity.

A new marker could be useful for diagnosing and treating neuroendocrine tumors of the small intestines.

A “bundle” of electronically implemented care guidelines reduced intensive care unit patient complications related to mechanical ventilation.