Department of Medicine Archive — Page 34 of 120
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June 19, 2023
Educator Development Program announces new cohort
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June 16, 2023
Study shows video laryngoscope increases successful intubation on first attempt
A Vanderbilt study study comparing the two types of laryngoscopes used in tracheal intubation of critically ill patients showed that the use of a video laryngoscope increased successful intubation on the first attempt, compared to the use of a direct laryngoscope, the standard approach for almost a century. -
June 15, 2023
New treatment option for metastatic colorectal cancer prolongs survival
Research conducted at Vanderbilt points to a new therapy is on the horizon for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have run out of treatment options. -
June 15, 2023
Virtual support group helps people with Long COVID
In addition to receiving her medical care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Kate Whitley is one of about 100 patients participating in a free virtual support group program for those with Long COVID at VUMC. -
June 14, 2023
NIH grant boosts international TB research consortium
A new grant will help support Vanderbilt's RePORT Brazil, one of an international consortium’s six regional tuberculosis research programs. -
June 13, 2023
Maternal diet influences postnatal diabetes risk
Studies in a primate animal model suggest that islet hyperfunction — which in humans is associated with increased fat mass and Type 2 diabetes — is programmed in offspring by a maternal Western-style diet during pregnancy. -
June 8, 2023
Targeting calcium handling in A-fib
The drug ent-verticilide reduced A-fib incidence and duration in an animal model, suggesting it may be a viable therapeutic option.