Content by Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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One Shot of RSV Vaccine Effective Against Hospitalization in Older Adults for Two Seasons

The results reinforce the recommendations for RSV vaccines in older adults
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Study Shows Urine Test for Prostate Cancer Could Be Used at Home

The test could enable at-home testing and increased access to testing for patients undergoing telehealth care or living in remote areas
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Rare Musculoskeletal Condition Treatment Shows Promise in Phase 2 Trial

Drug candidate indirectly blocks mutant ACVR1 gene activation and prevents formation of new bone lesions
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World’s First Trial to Help Millions with Penicillin Allergies

Study findings may make penicillin testing affordable and accessible without compromising accuracy
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New Study Finds Genetic Screening of Adults to Be Cost-Effective

Genetic testing is currently limited to patients with a high-risk family history

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Study Revises Understanding of Cancer Metabolism

Tumors consume glucose at high rates, but the cancer cells themselves aren't the culprit
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Study Highlights Racial Disparities for Cancer Patients Diagnosed with COVID-19

The results show heightened mortality and racial disparities for cancer patients also diagnosed with COVID-19
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Reducing Clinical Research Coordinator Turnover

Survey identifies the key factors for retention in clinical research coordinator positions
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Study Highlights Need for Variant-Resistant COVID-19 Treatments

Highly neutralizing monoclonal antibody "cocktails" can effectively neutralize target SARS-CoV-2 variants
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Study Finds Genetic Clues to Pneumonia Risk and COVID-19 Disparities

The results may help identify patients with COVID-19 at greatest risk for pneumonia, enabling early interventions
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Hydroxychloroquine Does Not Help Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19

Compared to inactive placebo, hydroxychloroquine did not significantly improve outcomes of hospitalized patients
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Human Lungs Rejected for Transplant Recovered Using New Technique

Lungs are the least-used solid organ for transplant because only 20 percent of donor lungs are considered to be in sufficient condition for transplantation
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