Health and Medicine

April 14, 2016

Marnett named dean of basic sciences for School of Medicine

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente announced today that Lawrence J. Marnett will be named dean of basic sciences in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine at the time of the legal separation of the university and Medical Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
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April 14, 2016

Study spots possible new approach to prevent obesity

An international research team that included scientists from Vanderbilt University Medical Center has found a novel way to counteract obesity in mice — by stimulating the growth of blood vessels in fat tissue.

By Bill Snyder
April 14, 2016

First subject enrolled in international HIV prevention study

This month an international HIV prevention trial was launched that is testing the infection-preventing prowess of a monoclonal antibody called VRCO1.

By Paul Govern
April 14, 2016

Switching breast cancer off

Signaling by a receptor that is overexpressed in aggressive forms of breast cancer has been linked to glutamine metabolism, suggesting new anti-cancer therapeutic targets.

By Marilyn Holt
April 8, 2016

Report highlights global need for surgical services

An estimated 5 billion people — two-thirds of the world’s population — do not have access to surgery because of a lack of facilities, money and trained surgeons and anesthesiologists.

By Bill Snyder
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April 7, 2016

Potent HIV antibodies suggest new vaccine development approach

It’s been known for some time that the immune system can produce antibodies capable of “neutralizing” HIV, and stopping the AIDS-causing virus dead in its tracks.

By Bill Snyder
April 6, 2016

Diabetes management and low income

Adherence to medication was the only self-care activity independently associated with glycemic control in a low-income population.
By Paul Govern
April 5, 2016

Immune defenses in asthma

Vanderbilt researchers show that a certain factor negatively impacts the first-line responder cells in the lungs, providing one explanation for why patients with asthma are at greater risk for invasive bacterial disease.
By Leigh MacMillan
April 4, 2016

VUMC and Celgene Corporation enter into research agreement to accelerate development of next-generation therapeutics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has entered into a strategic research agreement with Celgene Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company based in Summit, New Jersey.
By Bill Snyder
April 1, 2016

New role identified for p73 gene

The p73 gene is required for the generation of cilia – hair-like projections on cells – findings that could have implications for the study of lung diseases and sterility.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 31, 2016

Study looks at doctors’ response to genetic testing

A new clinical implementation study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center measures how physicians have responded to the introduction of routine genetic testing to predict patient response to the commonly prescribed antiplatelet drug clopidogrel.
By Paul Govern
March 31, 2016

Cancer prevention and poverty

A new epidemiological study supports smoking cessation and avoidance of sedentary lifestyle as cancer prevention measures.
By Paul Govern
March 23, 2016

Readmission prediction face-off

Using patients’ health records to assess preparedness for hospital discharge is more effective at predicting readmission or death than commonly used questionnaires.
By Paul Govern
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