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Innovation in Esophageal Disease Diagnosis: Mucosal Integrity Testing
A novel endoscopic tool diagnoses GERD and EoE and establishes targets for adequate therapy response.
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Fewer Side Effects With New Sickle Cell Treatment
VUMC houses one of the nation’s top transplant centers for patients with the blood disorder.
Nurse Practitioners Add Value to Event Emergency Teams
Integrating nurse practitioners into mass-gathering medical teams offers a real-time solution to a sudden surge in patients.
Researchers Navigate ‘Valley of Death’ in Product Creation
The Vanderbilt Institute for Surgery and Engineering helps researchers gain experience and hone their skills as entrepreneurs.
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Medical expertise infused with integrated technology allows Vanderbilt Health specialists to build partnerships and elevate care in complex and specialized cases.
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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.
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.