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Highly Targeted DBS Yields Benefit in Advanced Parkinson’s
Findings on outcomes of early ‘sweet spot’ stimulation in long-term users of deep-brain stimulation.

Scoping Drugs for New Uses in Alzheimer’s and Heart Disease
VUMC research uses large data sets to look for drug repurposing opportunities.

Consider Laryngopharyngeal Reflux as Cause of Chronic Cough
VUMC imagines new ways to treat painful throat-clearing symptoms often misattributed to GERD.
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Study Links COVID-19 to Unprofessional Behavior
VUMC workplace model promotes professional accountability among medical staff during COVID-19 crisis.

Machine Learning Probes Distinctions in Lupus Types
New AI approach identifies ways lupus manifests in different patients, potentially leading to more personalized treatment.

Portal Opens Access to Diabetes Self-Management
Optimizing communication portals for patients can empower them to take charge of their diabetes management.

Teams Map Early Progress of Colorectal Cancer
Vanderbilt is creating a roadmap of colorectal cancer progression as part of an NCI-funded Cancer Moonshot initiative.

Seeking Shorter Routes Between Research and Patient Care
A new center to expand the real-world impact of Veterans Affairs research.

ChatGPT Makes Headway in Healthcare
Study finds ChatGPT holds great potential to transform almost every step of healthcare delivery.