Department of Medicine Archive — Page 20 of 119
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August 6, 2024
Guide to a healthier, longer life: Get up and get moving
In a study of predominantly low-income and Black Americans ages 65 and older, the researchers found that those with the longest “sitting time” — more than 10 hours a day — had the highest mortality risk. -
August 5, 2024
Low potassium ‘turns on’ kidney proximal tubule: study
A kidney protein that responds to low levels of blood potassium — which can cause high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems — may be a target for new therapeutics. -
August 2, 2024
White matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries: study
The research could lead to treatments that restore nerve activity through the targeted delivery of electromagnetic stimuli or drugs. -
August 1, 2024
VUMC adds X-ray velocimetry scanner to better detect lung dysfunction
Scanner combines fluoroscopy, a type of X-ray imaging that allows real-time visualization of body structures, with analytical software to visually document the lung’s air flow as color heat maps. -
July 26, 2024
Christianne Roumie to direct new Center of Innovation for Department of Veterans Affairs
The COIN program supports research innovations and partnerships to ensure that research has the greatest possible impact on Veterans Health Administration policies, health care practices and health outcomes for veterans. -
July 25, 2024
New study to explore infection response in diabetes
With a $3 million research grant, Henrique Serezani will investigate how altered metabolism in diabetes affects inflammation and sepsis. -
July 24, 2024
Study links low-quality sleep with chronic disease
The research shows that by getting enough sleep and reducing variability around sleep onset and wake times, patients can reduce the incidence of chronic disease.