Research Archive — Page 28 of 139
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October 28, 2024
New research highlights economic and employment challenges for parents of medically complex babies
The study highlights that having a preterm baby often forces parents to consider leaving their job, a decision that typically involves changes to health insurance plans and networks, and resets the annual out-of-pocket costs a worker incurs. -
October 25, 2024
Blockbuster obesity drugs also may slow kidney disease
The report supports previous clinical trials that found the GLP-1 receptor agonist drug semaglutide reduced kidney disease progression in patients with Type 2 diabetes. -
October 25, 2024
Asthma drug does not speed COVID-19 recovery: study
The study, a randomized and controlled clinical trial, tested the effectiveness of montelukast in 1,250 outpatients with acute post-COVID-19 symptoms. -
October 22, 2024
VUMC, Nigeria teaching hospital to study genetic risk of fibroids based on regional African ancestry
The research team will analyze existing genome-wide association study data and RNA sequencing to compare fibroid development patterns in Nigerian women and U.S. Black women, which could point to targeted therapies and management strategies for affected women. -
October 21, 2024
Clue to salt-sensitive blood pressure found
Despite the well-established link between high salt intake and cardiovascular disease and stroke, the mechanism of SSBP is poorly understood, and it remains an untreatable cardiovascular risk with no widely available diagnostic tool. -
October 18, 2024
All of Us tour stops at VUMC Oct. 22-25
The All of Us Research Program brings the future of health to VUMC and Nashville. -
October 16, 2024
Study of severe drug reactions finds skin cells activate their own assassins
Single-cell analysis reveals the inner workings of the life-threatening adverse drug reactions Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.