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Treating Prostate Cancer with Fewer Side Effects

Focal therapy for prostate cancer could reduce the risk of major treatment-related repercussions.
Mitochondrial DNA in a ring accurately predicting gene function

Mitochondrial Transport Tracked by Innovative GeneMAP

Researchers design GeneMAP en route to defining biological function of “orphan” protein.

Conversational Format Encourages End-of-Life Planning

A new style of advanced-care planning packet helped increase the number of patients with advance directives in the EMR.

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Pragmatic Trial Compares Methods for Lung Diagnosis

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

Best Practices Update for Surgical Margins

VUMC oncologists and pathologists update best practices in surgical margins involving bone and soft tissue sarcomas.

Signaling Protein in Kidney Cancer Offers Potential Target

Loss of the von Hippel Lindau gene uniquely affects kidney cancer by upregulating a tumor-friendly chemokine.
An illustration of cigarettes interspersed among binary code to show smoking data hidden among a patient's digital records.

EHR Holds Clues for Lung Cancer Screening

New tool uncovers information in patient clinic notes to improve lung cancer screening for smokers and former smokers.
Intraoperative image of a robotic surgery

Robotic-Assisted Surgery Cuts Recovery Time

Perioperative experiences among pancreatic surgery patients are improved by shorter hospital stays and, thus, accellerated time to therapy.
Illustration of a magnifying glass zooming in on a cancer cell in front of a multicolored array of pixels.

Examining the Pros and Cons of New Cancer Therapies

A joint study between GE Healthcare and VUMC uses artificial intelligence to identify potential outcomes for cancer therapies.