Department of Medicine Archive — Page 43 of 120
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October 27, 2022
Study reveals pathways for aggressive prostate cancer subtype
Research from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has revealed new information about the molecular pathways of cribriform prostate cancer. -
October 24, 2022
Vanderbilt study finds that the most common oxygen saturation targets for hospitalized patients appear equally safe and effective
A Vanderbilt study looked at the oxygen saturation target that results in optimal outcomes — number of days alive and free of mechanical ventilation — in 2,500 critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation. -
October 24, 2022
Metabolic signatures of Type 2 diabetes risk
Vanderbilt epidemiologists found 32 blood metabolites associated with obesity and showed that adding these to traditional disease prediction models improves accuracy of determining Type 2 diabetes risk. -
October 20, 2022
New target for lung fibrosis
Blocking thromboxane-prostanoid receptor signaling protected animals from lung fibrosis in preclinical models, suggesting a new treatment for IPF — a chronic, progressive lung disorder that often kills within 3-5 years of diagnosis. -
October 17, 2022
Three Vanderbilt faculty elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Three Vanderbilt University faculty members have been elected this year to membership in the National Academy of Medicine, a prestigious, non-governmental organization that advises the nation and the world on important aspects of medical science, health care and public health. -
October 13, 2022
Study to search EHR for undiagnosed genetic diseases
A team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center will explore computational solutions to help address the problem of missed or delayed diagnosis for patients with rare genetic diseases. -
October 13, 2022
Horst takes on new roles in advancing digital health
Sara Horst, MD, MPH, has been named associate vice chair for Digital Health Operations for Vanderbilt's Department of Medicine and assistant chief for Clinical Informatics for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.