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|2 min read
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|3 min read
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|3 min read
World’s First Trial to Help Millions with Penicillin Allergies
Study findings may make penicillin testing affordable and accessible without compromising accuracy|3 min read
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|2 min read
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|2 min read
Reducing Clinical Research Coordinator Turnover
Survey identifies the key factors for retention in clinical research coordinator positions|2 min read
Study Highlights Need for Variant-Resistant COVID-19 Treatments
Highly neutralizing monoclonal antibody "cocktails" can effectively neutralize target SARS-CoV-2 variants|3 min read
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|3 min read
Hydroxychloroquine Does Not Help Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19
Compared to inactive placebo, hydroxychloroquine did not significantly improve outcomes of hospitalized patients|2 min read















