Department of Medicine
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August 2, 2012
Early HIV treatment also can prevent TB: study
Anti-retroviral therapy can prevent tuberculosis, even in people with early HIV disease. -
July 20, 2012
High consumption of vitamin E may lower liver cancer risk
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July 19, 2012
Study tracks medication-related problems after hospital discharge
As more and better treatments are developed for heart disease, it is becoming more difficult to safely manage care as patients return home from the hospital. A new study led by Vanderbilt researchers highlights growing concern that the period after hospital discharge is a risky time, especially for cardiac patients. -
June 28, 2012
Low oxygen could protect sick kidneys
Low oxygen – and the activation of factors that respond to this situation – may be protective in chronic kidney disease. -
June 11, 2012
Vanderbilt identifies genes linked to breast cancer chemo resistance
A study led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators has identified a gene expression pattern that may explain why chemotherapy prior to surgery isn’t effective against some tumors and suggests new therapy options for patients with specific subtypes of breast cancer. -
April 6, 2012
Gut germs govern growth
Treating H. pylori infection in children may help their growth rebound, a recent study suggests. -
March 9, 2012
Combo combats dizziness
Some patients may need a combo of medications to combat a condition that causes dizziness.