Jacek Hawiger and his colleagues report that a “peptide genomic therapy” given in combination with an antibiotic nearly doubles survival rates from sepsis in an animal model, compared to treatment with antibiotic alone.

The VUMC approach, based on the “Feeling Safe Program” developed by British psychologist Daniel Freeman, targets specific factors that contribute to persecutory delusions, including worry, safety behaviors, avoidance and hallucinations (such as hearing voices).

More than 2,792 babies have been born in the freestanding, midwifery-led facility dedicated to low-risk, unmedicated birth experiences.

The new project will map Type 1 diabetes progression using multimodal artificial intelligence alongside a wide range of health data.

With more than 2,400 members, the NAM (formerly the Institute of Medicine) collaborates closely with its peer academies, the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering, to provide independent and authoritative advice on matters of science, technology and health nationally and globally.

Awards were presented during the 24th annual Levi Watkins Jr., MD Lecture.

Watkins was a leading surgeon, physician-scientist, mentor and role model for countless students, trainees and faculty members.