Department of Medicine Archive — Page 10 of 79
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May 9, 2023
Study finds genetic screening of adults would be cost-effective
A Vanderbilt analysis of population genetic testing concludes with a recommendation to U.S. health policymakers to adopt routine testing of adults ages 40 and under for three genetic conditions posing high risk of life-threatening illness. -
May 9, 2023
Neural networks probe proteins
A machine learning method based on neural networks outperformed a mutational scanning model at identifying disease-causing mutations in an Alzheimer’s disease protein, suggesting the method could be useful for facilitating therapeutic design. -
May 8, 2023
Diabetes drugs associated with fewer adverse cardiac events in older veterans: study
Vanderbilt research finds that GLP1 receptor agonists — a class of diabetes medications — are associated with fewer major adverse cardiovascular events than another type of diabetes drug (DPP4 inhibitors) in older veterans with no prior heart disease. -
May 8, 2023
Harris named Department of Medicine’s executive vice chair for Clinical Affairs
Bryan Harris, MD, MPH, MMHC, has been named executive vice chair for Clinical Affairs for Vanderbilt's Department of Medicine, effective July 1. -
May 4, 2023
VUMC to coordinate national effort to reduce ARDS, pneumonia, sepsis
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a $31.6 million federal grant to lead a national effort to better understand acute respiratory distress syndrome, pneumonia and sepsis. -
May 4, 2023
Tracking lung macrophages
A new technique will allow researchers to track subsets of immune cells that patrol and defend the lungs, to better understand the roles of these cells during lung inflammation, infection and injury. -
May 4, 2023
Mentors help high school students earn science honors
Three high school seniors with Vanderbilt mentors were selected for national honors by the Society for Science Regeneron Science Talent Search.