New England Journal of Medicine

New study highlights improved treatment approach for people with mild asthma

A multicenter trial found that adding budesonide, an inhaled steroid, to albuterol significantly reduced severe asthma attacks compared to using albuterol alone.

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Study finds navigational bronchoscopy as effective and safer alternative to transthoracic biopsy for lung nodules  

Each year, millions of lung nodules are detected during routine X-rays or CT scans.

Study details genetic architecture of congenital diarrheal disorders in infants

The findings represent a significant advance toward development of more effective, targeted therapies for congenital diarrhea and enteropathies

Skin tone may affect accuracy of blood oxygen measurement in children: study

One of two commonly used oximetry devices failed to detect low oxygen levels in 7% of patients with the darkest skin tone.

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VUMC part of new study validating curative therapy for sickle cell disease

Of 38 adults with severe SCD who participated in the study, more than 97% no longer required immunosuppressive therapy one year after the transplant.

Yelena Bodien joins VUMC to advance efforts in research, treatment of brain disorders

Bodien, who will co-direct the Neuroimaging Core of the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship Center, has applied behavioral measures and advanced neuroimaging to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of severe brain injury.

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