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Targeted Approach for Atypical Parkinsonism
Parkinsonism-plus syndromes progress rapidly, requiring complex diagnosis and care.
Physician-Patient Messaging Ripe for AI Upgrade
Pilot study suggests large language model programs may help improve the efficiency of patient-provider messaging.
Ingredients for Making Your Business Idea Investor-Ready
Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization helps researchers with business ideas identify potential investors.
Neutral Process Improves Lung Health Vigilance for Black Children
Results from Black children showed more lung-health irregularities than were uncovered through use of older equations.
Caring for Patients with Rare Dementia
Vanderbilt operates a specialized clinic for frontotemporal lobe dementia, providing treatment and a coveted chance to participate in research trials.
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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.