Research Archive — Page 59 of 133
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March 24, 2022
Stress in young adult cancer patients and caregivers
Adolescent and young adult oncology patients and caregivers experience psychosocial impairment and financial toxicity at the time of cancer diagnosis, findings that will inform interventions to support patient and caregiver well-being. -
March 24, 2022
VUMC Clickbusters program helps reduce EHR alerts
Vanderbilt's Clickbusters program is helping to stem alert fatigue associated with the Medical Center's clinical IT system. -
March 24, 2022
Reducing obesity-related inflammation
A treatment that increases levels of lipid signaling molecules reduced adipose tissue inflammation in obese adults, suggesting this pathway may be a valuable target for modulating fat and systemic inflammation. -
March 24, 2022
High blood pressure genes improve heart surgery survival in children
Vanderbilt researchers have found that children with a genetic makeup that predicts high blood pressure as adults are more likely to survive congenital heart defect repair surgery. -
March 17, 2022
Blood test figures in cancer risk for people with HIV
A Vanderbilt study found that, among adult patients with HIV, those who have lower counts of certain types of blood cells have a markedly higher risk of developing cancer. -
March 17, 2022
Discovery Lecture featuring Sánchez Alvarado returns to in-person format
Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado, PhD, executive director and chief scientific officer of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, Missouri, will discuss tissue regeneration at the next Discovery Lecture, in person on Thursday, March 24 in 208 Light Hall. -
March 15, 2022
Improving care for gynecologic cancer
To reduce risk of deep vein thrombosis in patients being treated for gynecologic cancer, Vanderbilt researchers recommend that providers use Khorana scores and provide prophylactic treatment according to clinical guidelines.