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December 12, 2016
Type of psychotherapy matters in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
A new study has found that the type of psychotherapy used to treat the gastrointestinal disorder irritable bowel syndrome makes a difference in improving patients' daily functioning. -
December 12, 2016
U.S. deputy surgeon general to speak Jan. 9
Hear the deputy surgeon general of the United States, Rear Adm. Sylvia Trent-Adams, on Monday, Jan. 9, at 3 p.m. in Room 155 of the Godchaux Nursing Annex. Her talk is part of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Dean’s Diversity Lecture Series. -
December 12, 2016
Single-cell analysis of solid tumors
A new method will make it possible to study solid tumors and healthy tissues using mass cytometry. -
December 9, 2016
Protecting the blood-brain barrier
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered how a promising cancer immunotherapy causes brain swelling, findings that could lead to ways to protect brain function while fighting cancers. -
December 8, 2016
Making human beta cells reproduce
A new method developed at Vanderbilt will speed the search for potential therapeutics for diabetes: compounds that stimulate the replication of insulin-producing beta cells. -
December 8, 2016
Clinical trial seeks to extend stroke treatment time window
The Vanderbilt Stroke Center will participate in a national clinical trial to investigate whether thrombectomies can benefit stroke patients when performed beyond the currently recommended window of time for intervention. -
December 8, 2016
Balloon system offers non-surgical weight loss option
If you’ve got excess pounds to lose but don’t qualify for bariatric surgery, a new non-surgical, fully reversible weight loss option will soon be offered at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).