Health and Medicine
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December 17, 2020
COVID-associated delays for elective services studied
This spring in the U.S., there were widespread delays in elective health care procedures and screenings. Hospitals, in observance of federal guidelines, were, for a time, conserving beds and protective equipment in preparation for a surge in COVID-19 admissions. And, perhaps on a more prolonged basis, patients in many areas of the country stayed away due to anxiety over catching COVID-19 from other patients or their health care team. -
December 17, 2020
Study reveals distinct genomic landscape for young adults with appendiceal cancer
The first study to compare molecular landscapes of early-onset and late-onset appendiceal cancer has revealed distinct non-silent mutations in the tumors of younger patients, setting the stage for the development of potential therapeutic advances for this rare disease. -
December 15, 2020
A deeper look at out-of-home care
Geographically targeted efforts to prevent children being placed in out-of-home care might be possible, Vanderbilt researchers report. -
December 14, 2020
Polymer protection for heart muscle
Vanderbilt researchers demonstrate that the polymer P188 has promise as a therapy to prevent reperfusion injury — the cellular damage that occurs when blood flow returns after an ischemic event like a heart attack. -
December 10, 2020
Model students: improving clinical decision-making
Vanderbilt investigators have devised a system to alert health IT teams to deteriorating performance in clinical prediction models. -
December 10, 2020
Exploiting viral vulnerabilities
The isolation of human monoclonal antibodies against dangerous viruses including EEEV, Hendra and Nipah could offer new ways to treat and prevent these infections. -
December 10, 2020
Study sheds light on diabetes and COVID interaction
COVID-19 has been linked to cases of new-onset diabetes, diabetes-related emergencies and a higher death rate among diabetes patients.