Diabetes effort aims to boost function of insulin-producing cells

Vanderbilt University is part of a national effort to improve diabetes treatment by developing strategies for proliferating, regenerating and improving the function of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreatic islets.

Off Limits: Doctors are working to research and treat the increasing number of Americans with severe food allergies

Elderly face no added risk from cosmetic surgery: study

Senior citizens are at no higher risk for complications from cosmetic surgery than younger patients, according to a recent study by plastic surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Potential therapy for postpartum breast cancer investigated

Nearly 25 percent of all breast cancers among premenopausal women occur within two to five years following a pregnancy.

NIH grant spurs diabetic nephropathy research

Diabetic nephropathy, or kidney disease caused by diabetes, is a major source of morbidity and mortality. In the United States, more than 30 percent of patients receiving either dialytic therapy or renal transplantation have end stage renal disease as a result of diabetic nephropathy.

Mindfulness training for parents of children with ASD studied

Amy Weitlauf, Ph.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics, will be leading a study among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness training as part of early interventions for children with ASD.