Research Archive — Page 67 of 139

Infographic titled “More adverse experiences reported among LGBTQ+ adults,” comparing LGBTQ+ and straight adults in CDC BRFSS 2019 data. Bar charts show sexual abuse (30% versus 13%), emotional abuse (57% versus 33%), physical abuse (40% versus 24%), and household mental illness (40% versus 17%). A silhouetted seated person appears beside a support message for young LGBTQ+ people experiencing emotional distress.
February 24, 2022

Study finds LGBQ people report higher rates of adverse childhood experiences than straight people, worse mental health as adults

A new study led by researchers at Vanderbilt found that 83% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) individuals reported going through adverse childhood experiences such as sexual and emotional abuse, and worse mental health as adults when compared to their heterosexual peers.

By Jake Lowary
Red baseball cap overlapping a large black capital letter R.
February 23, 2022

Innovation draws researchers to REDCap Day

Vanderbilt’s virtual REDCap Day featuring presentations and workshops drew 412 participants this year.

By Paul Govern
Green-gloved laboratory worker holds two small tubes containing clear liquid over a blurred lab coat.
February 17, 2022

Pandemic leads to broader use of monoclonal antibodies

Antiviral drugs and coronavirus-fighting monoclonal antibodies, including those discovered at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, remain crucially important in the continuing fight against COVID-19.

By Bill Snyder
Medical-style illustration of a translucent human figure with a glowing highlighted area in the brain.
February 15, 2022

Predicting brain cancer outcome

Red blood cell distribution width has prognostic value for many diseases, but it was not associated with overall survival in patients with glioblastoma, Vanderbilt researchers found.

By Vanderbilt Health News
3D illustration of a pink colon formed from interlocking puzzle pieces, with several pieces missing and two gloved hands using surgical instruments to fit pieces into the colon.
February 10, 2022

Diverticulitis surgery: guidelines needed

Surgical removal of the colon for recurrent diverticulosis varies by geographic region and is associated with surgeon and hospital factors; stronger national guidelines are needed, Vanderbilt researchers report.

By Bill Snyder
Top-down view of socked feet standing on a glass bathroom scale against a blue background; the display is blank or unreadable.
February 10, 2022

New insights into hypothalamic obesity

A common Type 2 diabetes treatment being tested for hypothalamic obesity had unexpected results on weight loss and total energy expenditure, Vanderbilt researchers report.

By Elliot Jaffe