Research Archive — Page 17 of 131
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February 13, 2025
Researchers simulate battlefield blast exposures to reduce impact on soldiers
The military was interested in finding ways to reduce impact on the brain by developing strategies that could be employed during training exercises. -
February 6, 2025
Waddell Walker Hancock Cancer Discovery Fund names two more scholars
The funds will support Justin Balko’s research on breast cancer and Kathleen DelGiorno’s research on pancreatic cancer. -
February 3, 2025
Study shows urine test for prostate cancer could be used at home
The results are important because it could enable at-home testing and increased access to testing for patients undergoing telehealth care. -
February 3, 2025
Digital pathology aims to unlock secrets hidden in tissue samples
The pilot project, which is expected to digitize 500,000 slides over three years, aims to open avenues for research, assist with access to whole-slide images for education and clinical meetings (of tumor boards, for example), and facilitate planning for the implementation of digital pathology for diagnostic purposes. -
February 3, 2025
VUMC study takes closer look at how pulmonary fibrosis unfolds
The research could point to future therapeutic strategies that treat PF patients based on their individual stage of cellular and molecular remodeling. -
January 28, 2025
Inherited gene elevates prostate cancer risk in affected families
The inherited mutated gene WNT9B, which functions normally in embryonic prostate development, increases risk of adult prostate cancer. -
January 27, 2025
Personalized, image-guided approach to programming may improve music perception abilities for patients with cochlear implants
As research in cochlear implant stimulation expands to include music perception, clearing up channel interaction remains the focal point as audiologists aim to customize how electrodes stimulate the auditory nerve to improve patients’ ability to hear music.