Cardiology
Study shows poor heart function could be major risk for Alzheimer's disease
A healthier heart could prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to new research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Mar 3, 2015
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Health
Study finds nut and peanut consumption decreases mortality
If you're looking for a simple way to lower your risk of dying from a heart attack, consider going nuts.
Mar 2, 2015
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Medical research
Human antibodies target Marburg, Ebola viruses; 1 step closer to vaccine
Researchers at Vanderbilt University, the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and The Scripps Research Institute for the first time have shown how human antibodies can neutralize the Marburg virus, a close cousin ...
Feb 26, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Respiratory viruses most common cause of pneumonia in children, study finds
Respiratory viruses, not bacterial infections, are the most commonly detected causes of community-acquired pneumonia in children, according to new research released Feb. 26 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Feb 25, 2015
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Medical research
Study sheds light on a 'guardian' protein of brain function
Mitochondria not only are the cell's main power producers, they are also the chief cooks and bottle washers.
Feb 23, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Altered dopamine signaling a clue to autism
Newly discovered genetic variations linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) disrupt the function of the dopamine transporter, suggesting that altered dopamine signaling contributes to this common developmental condition, ...
Jan 30, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Brain study sheds light on how children with autism process social play
Brain scans confirm significant differences in play behavior, brain activation patterns and stress levels in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as compared with typically developing children.
Jan 26, 2015
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Curcumin's ability to fight Alzheimer's studied
One of the most promising new treatments for Alzheimer's disease may already be in your kitchen. Curcumin, a natural product found in the spice turmeric, has been used by many Asian cultures for centuries, and a new study ...
Jan 13, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Team studies blood test for prostate cancer
Vanderbilt University researcher William Mitchell, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues in Germany and Canada have demonstrated a method for detecting "cell-free" tumor DNA in the bloodstream.
Jan 5, 2015
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Medical research
Natural 'high' could avoid chronic marijuana use
Replenishing the supply of a molecule that normally activates cannabinoid receptors in the brain could relieve mood and anxiety disorders and enable some people to quit using marijuana, a Vanderbilt University study suggests.
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