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Pediatrics

Measuring Mortality in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Evidence suggests systolic function and circumferential strain are key factors in cardiac health for DMD patients.
Pediatric Nephrology

Novel Presentation Blurs Signs of Nephrotic Syndrome

In a rare case, elevated PTHrP and secondary hypercalcemia indicate trouble for a young child.
Pulmonology & Critical Care

Pragmatic Trial Compares Methods for Lung Diagnosis

Examination of two bronchoscopy systems points to optimal diagnosis method for patients.
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Catch T1D Early to Treat and Mitigate

VUMC works to identify patients in the earliest stages of T1D in order to provide treatment that can delay onset of symptoms.
Ophthalmology

New Model Aims to Advance Discovery in Retinal Research

In Edward Levine’s laboratory at Vanderbilt Eye Institute, obstacles to research are overcome through science, technology and resourceful creativity.

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Physician-Patient Messaging Ripe for AI Upgrade

Pilot study suggests large language model programs may help improve the efficiency of patient-provider messaging.

Genetic Counselors Optimize Benefits of Prenatal Screening 

Genetic counselors and physicians in maternal-fetal medicine stay abreast of fast-moving advances in DNA screening.

HDL Switches From Friend to Foe in RA

In rheumatoid arthritis, altered microRNA cargo on HDL blunts protection against cardiovascular disease.

Biochemist Blazes Trail to Modern Medical Education

Through his work, Neil Osheroff, Ph.D., reaches medical students at Vanderbilt and around the globe with his innovative ideas.

Inaccurate Allergy Labeling Tagged for Elimination

Allergists establish hospital protocols for identifying and removing falsely applied penicillin-allergy labels.

Breaking Patterns of Disrespect Reaps Big Returns

Study shows early, structured intervention when spotting disrespect for patients can reduce malpractice claims risk.

Minding Alerts to Long QT Syndrome Reduces Stillbirth

Early intervention when fetal heart rates go awry can mitigate morbidity and mortality risks.

Device Monitors Activities in Kids with Broken Bones

Activity trackers will help researchers monitor children’s adherence to activity restrictions and incidences of displacement.

Tailored Messaging Aims to Boost Cancer Trial Recruitment

Culturally targeted education could help address cancer disparities among African Americans and Latinos.

Regenerative Medicine for Stress Urinary Incontinence

Phase 3 CELLEBRATE trial is underway testing autologous muscle cell grafts for sphincter repair.

Rural Youth with T1D Struggle to Connect with Monitoring Technology

Children living outside of urban areas are less likely to report using CGMs, despite benefits.

Study Examines Puberty in Girls with Autism

Researchers are seeking girls with and without autism to join study; participating families to receive education, resources.