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Debate Sparked by Equal-Risk Finding for COVID in Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Follow-up study to settle the issue of comparable risk levels.
Rare Appendiceal Cancer Affecting Younger Adults
Scientists are focused on identifying genetic and environmental contributors of appendix cancer as incidence rises.
Block this Receptor to Derail Kidney Fibrosis
New study details pathways promoting kidney inflammation and fibrosis, raising new concepts for treatment.
Preventing Strokes in Children with Sickle Cell
In the country hardest hit by sickle cell disease, clinicians learn and adopt new approaches.
Robotic eTEP Hernia Repair Compares to Open-Ventral Gold Standard
Researchers look at total program outcomes and costs to assess true value and outcome.
Automated EHR Exam Helps Predict Patient Discharge
Artificial intelligence yields insights to improve hospital efficiency.
Fish Oil for Future Fathers May Reduce Odds of Premature Birth
An accessible, low-cost supplement prevents bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Vein Arterialization Is Saving ‘Desert Feet’
A percutaneous procedure to avert amputation in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Assessing the Southern Environment and Cancer Risk
New multi-institutional study aims to develop risk scores for environmental exposures.
Automated Mental Health Screenings Aid Patients with Epilepsy
EMR-based approach saves time during visits, improving detection and treatment.
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Direct-acting Anticoagulants in Head-to-Head Comparison
Largest study to date finds apixaban a superior choice in atrial fibrillation.
Brain Pathways Provide Insights into Antidepressant Function
Ion channels in dorsal hippocampus may provide new treatment opportunities.
Improving Care Coordination for Advanced Lung Disease
Vanderbilt Lung Institute's collaborative, multi-specialty program is expanding transplant access.
Probing the Biological Roots of Drug Addiction
Researcher on a quest to understand addictive behaviors and design interventions.
AI-based Tech to Improve Stroke Outcomes
“Smart” catheter could refine thrombectomy and other endovascular procedures.
Creating a Hub for Pediatric Precision Medicine
New center to advance research, training and patient care.
Health Informatics for a Changing World
A discussion of opportunities ahead in predictive analytics, population health and system design.
Bringing Advanced Genomic Sequencing In-house
New lab will aid diagnosis, research for genetically inherited conditions.
Saliva Biomarker Predicts Childhood Obesity
Epigenetics reveal opportunities for intervention.
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