Research Archive — Page 18 of 131
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January 6, 2025
VUMC study shows identifying changes in vision may be sufficient to diagnose mild TBI
In both military and civilian populations, when TBI patients are asked to fill out a symptom inventory, about 80% of them will self-report difficulty reading or other vision problems. -
January 3, 2025
AI tested for alerting clinicians of suicide risk at three VUMC clinics
At neurology clinics the system was used to flag 8% of arriving patients as having relatively high risk for suicide attempt in the next 30 days. -
December 19, 2024
Proteomic signature a key to early detection of fatty liver disease: study
Currently, methods to detect early, obesity-related accumulation of fat in the liver other than a liver biopsy — the surgical removal of liver tissue for microscopic examination — are limited. But there is hope. -
December 18, 2024
VUMC part of multisite team investigating genetic markers of anorexia nervosa
With funding from the newly established Sarah Kyle Anorexia Nervosa Research Foundation, the researchers hope to identify biomarkers that will point to novel targets for prevention and treatment. -
December 17, 2024
Study shows drop in use of antiviral medications in young children with influenza
Flu illness accounts for up to 10% of all pediatric hospitalizations during the winter season in the United States. -
December 17, 2024
Immune-suppressing drug does not improve COVID-19 recovery: study
Previous studies suggested that fostamatinib may suppress inflammatory responses triggered by COVID-19 and mitigate ongoing lung injury, decreasing mortality and oxygen requirements. -
December 16, 2024
There goes the sun
Too much screen time might leave little darling deficient in vitamin D.