Department of Medicine Archive — Page 30 of 79
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December 10, 2021
“Supermeres” may carry clues to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and COVID-19
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a nanoparticle released from cells, called a “supermere,” which contains enzymes, proteins and RNA associated with multiple cancers, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and even COVID-19. -
December 9, 2021
Cell signaling targets in leukemia
Vanderbilt researchers identified a critical role for IL-1beta signaling in leukemia cells with a certain mutation, suggesting this pathway may be a good target for novel treatments. -
December 8, 2021
Pioneer of substance abuse prevention and treatment Anderson Spickard Jr., MD, mourned
Vanderbilt's Anderson Spickard Jr., MD, professor of Medicine Emeritus and director Emeritus, Center for Professional Health, died Dec. 8. He was 90. -
December 8, 2021
Weigh risks, plan ahead prior to gathering for the holidays
Vanderbilt University Medical Center infectious disease experts advise this is the season to think very wisely about planned get-togethers. -
December 2, 2021
Gene discoveries give new hope to people who stutter
New research shows the potential to identify therapeutic directions that could improve outcomes for people who stutter. -
December 2, 2021
Study links depression scores, white blood cell count
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November 30, 2021
Study examines genetic risk for suicide attempt
New research from Vanderbilt identifies the first replicated genomic region contributing to risk of suicide attempt and confirms that genetic risk for the trait is not driven solely by risk for psychiatric disorders.