Department of Medicine Archive — Page 2 of 122
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June 15, 2026
New Therapy
Patient with melanoma receives tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy -
June 15, 2026
Hidden Signals
Circulating tumor DNA holds hope for personalizing breast cancer care -
June 15, 2026
Advice on smoking cessation
Quitting a tobacco habit is easier with clinical guidance -
June 9, 2026
New guidance document aims to improve postpartum cardiovascular care, prevent deaths
“This is the first cardiovascular society guidance that has been published on postpartum care for women with cardiovascular disease and is a major step forward in evidence-based care to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in pregnant women.” -
June 9, 2026
Study: Lung biopsy cryoprobe increases diagnostic yield over standard forceps
The FROSTBITE-2 trial used the 1.1-millimeter cryoprobe which, unlike the larger probes, is small enough to remove the biopsy specimen through the working channel without having to remove the scope, which increases safety. -
June 3, 2026
Study questions standard screening test for amputation risk in veterans
In a review of the electronic health records of more than 223,000 veterans treated at Veterans Health Administration facilities, the researchers found that even modest decreases in the normal ABI correlated with a higher risk of major adverse limb events (MALE) requiring intervention, including amputation and revascularization (treatment to restore blood flow). -
June 1, 2026
Vanderbilt Health study explores GLP-1 therapies to improve asthma outcomes in patients with obesity
The study is still recruiting participants. It will conclude in 2026 and provide insight for further investigations into the role GLP-1 agonists may offer in treating respiratory illnesses and overall immune responses.