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August 4, 2026

Cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy is focus of nearly $2M grant

The project will integrate diverse datasets and advanced quantitative approaches to better define the natural history of cardiomyopathy in Duchenne, identify key biomarkers, and support the development of tools to optimize the design and conduct of clinical trials for candidate drugs.

By Jessica Pasley
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August 4, 2026

Lower cardiac output predicts faster brain loss in carriers of Alzheimer’s disease risk gene

The study followed 756 participants over an 11-year period and examined whether reduced cardiac function could lead to adverse brain health outcomes even in the absence of cardiovascular disease.

By Misa Acox
August 4, 2026

Research that reaches patients: A conversation with Wesley Self and Jill Pulley

Research and art both approach the world with a fresh perspective. This art gallery is by undergraduate student artists paired with laboratories at the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation (VI4).

August 3, 2026

New minimally invasive option available for patients with mitral valve disorders

Minimally invasive procedures are relatively quick and painless compared to surgical alternatives, and patients typically require a significantly shorter stay in the hospital to recover.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 3, 2026

Study explores diagnostic utility of ocular ultrasound in the emergency department

The study found that point-of-care ultrasound had a high sensitivity for detecting vitreoretinal pathology, but had only moderate accuracy and a low sensitivity for detecting other ocular pathologies that may require prompt intervention.

By Doug Campbell
August 3, 2026

American College of Cardiology recognizes Vanderbilt University Hospital’s care for heart attack patients

In addition to the Gold Performance Achievement Award given to Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital earned a Silver Performance Achievement Award.

By Matt Batcheldor