NIH Archive — Page 12 of 93

Translucent blue and red anatomical-style visualization of a sperm cell moving toward a large egg cell, with surrounding cellular structures.
March 15, 2022

Improving care for gynecologic cancer

To reduce risk of deep vein thrombosis in patients being treated for gynecologic cancer, Vanderbilt researchers recommend that providers use Khorana scores and provide prophylactic treatment according to clinical guidelines.

Stylized human figure surrounded by colorful enlarged representations of bacteria and other microorganisms, illustrating the human microbiome.
March 14, 2022

Microbiome reflects COVID-19 severity

Characterization of the upper respiratory tract microbiome could help predict outcomes for COVID-19 infection, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered.

3D-rendered operating room with a multi-arm robotic surgical system above an operating table, flanked by two large surgical lights.
March 10, 2022

Bots boost liver cancer outcome

Vanderbilt researchers report that robotic-assisted surgery is comparable, if not superior, to laparoscopic surgery for early-stage liver cancer patients.

Illustration of red and pink Y-shaped antibodies surrounding blue spiky virus particles against a dark blue background.
March 10, 2022

Technique hastens COVID-19 antibody discovery

Optimization of a technique developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center enables rapid and efficient identification of neutralizing monoclonal antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19.

February 28, 2022

Invasive strep can defy zinc toxicity

Vanderbilt researchers find that invasive Group B Streptococcus strains, a significant risk to pregnant patients and infants, can grow in presence of toxic zinc levels.

February 24, 2022

PET imaging probe for Alzheimer’s disease

Vanderbilt researchers report on a new PET imaging probe that will be useful for exploring Alzheimer’s disease pathology.