Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Newly identified stem cells may hold clues to colon cancer
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers have identified a new population of intestinal stem cells that may hold clues to the origin of colorectal cancer.
Cancer
Mar 29, 2012 |
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Novel mouse model for autism yields clues to a 50-year-old mystery
Early disruptions in serotonin signaling in the brain may contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other "enduring effects on behavior," Vanderbilt University researchers report.
Autism spectrum disorders
Mar 20, 2012 |
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Immune system implicated in prematurity complication
Despite advances in neonatal care, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) – the most common gastrointestinal emergency in premature infants – continues to be a deadly disease.
Immunology
Mar 19, 2012 |
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New melanoma drug Zelboraf nearly doubles survival in majority of patients
Investigators from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) and 12 other centers in the United States and Australia have found that a new drug for patients with metastatic melanoma nearly doubled median overall survival.
Cancer
Feb 22, 2012 |
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New study shows high cost of defensive medicine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers estimate that U.S. orthopaedic surgeons create approximately $2 billion per year in unnecessary health care costs associated with orthopaedic care due to the practice of defensive ...
Health
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Ecstasy drug produces lasting toxicity in the brain
Recreational use of Ecstasy – the illegal "rave" drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth – is associated with chronic changes in the human brain, Vanderbilt University investigators have discovered.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 05, 2011 |
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Protein family key to aging, cancer
The list of aging-associated proteins known to be involved in cancer is growing longer, according to research by investigators at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Cancer
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Imaging agents offer new view of inflammation, cancer
A series of novel imaging agents could make it possible to "see" tumors in their earliest stages, before they turn deadly.
Cancer
Oct 07, 2011 |
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Study puts a new spin on ibuprofen's actions
Ibuprofen, naproxen, and related non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – the subjects of years of study – still have some secrets to reveal about how they work.
Medical research
Sep 25, 2011 |
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Kidney dopamine regulates blood pressure, life span
The neurotransmitter dopamine is best known for its roles in the brain – in signaling pathways that control movement, motivation, reward, learning and memory.
Medical research
Jul 19, 2011 |
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Different subtypes of triple-negative breast cancer respond to different therapies
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers have identified six subtypes of an aggressive and difficult-to-treat form of breast cancer, called "triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)."
Cancer
Jun 27, 2011 |
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Protein from probiotic bacteria may alleviate inflammatory bowel disorders
A protein isolated from beneficial bacteria found in yogurt and dairy products could offer a new, oral therapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD), suggests a study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center ...
Medical research
May 23, 2011 |
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Ecstasy associated with chronic change in brain function
the illegal "rave" drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth – has been in the news recently as a potential therapeutic. Clinical trials are testing Ecstasy in the treatment of post-traumatic ...
Neuroscience
May 03, 2011 |
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Evolution points to genes involved in birth timing
Evolutionary changes that make us uniquely human – such as our large heads and narrow pelvises – may have "pushed" human birth timing earlier and can be used to identify genes associated with preterm birth, a new ...
Genetics
Apr 14, 2011 |
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