Clinical

Regulating immunological memory may help immune system fight disease, MU study finds

Jan 23, 2023 at 02:10 pm by Staff

  Scientists have long sought to better understand the human body’s immune responses that occur during various diseases, including cancer and inflammatory diseases.... Read More

Experimental HIV vaccine regimen safe but ineffective, study finds

Jan 22, 2023 at 10:12 pm by Staff

  The clinical trial began in 2019 and involved 3,900 volunteers.   An investigational HIV vaccine regimen tested among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transg.... Read More

What Older Americans Need to Know About Taking Paxlovid

Jan 22, 2023 at 09:41 pm by Staff

  By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News   A new coronavirus variant is circulating, the most transmissible one yet. Hospitalizations of infected patient.... Read More

Study reveals new genetic disorder that causes susceptibility to opportunistic infections

Jan 22, 2023 at 08:23 pm by Staff

  by Bill Snyder   An international consortium co-led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center immunogeneticist Rubén Martínez-Barricarte, PhD,.... Read More

Study identifies potential new approach for treating lupus

Jan 22, 2023 at 08:02 pm by Staff

  by Leigh MacMillan   Targeting iron metabolism in immune system cells may offer a new approach for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — the most.... Read More

Expandable prosthesis gives young patient more mobility

Jan 22, 2023 at 04:35 pm by Staff

  by Nancy Humphrey   Last year Dominic Gamez was an active 7-year-old boy who loved playing travel soccer. “He was one of the best players,” said hi.... Read More

Surgeons target pancreatic cancer with electrons using new technology

Jan 22, 2023 at 03:19 pm by Staff

by Tom Wilemon Doctors at Vanderbilt University Medical Center treated a pancreatic cancer patient using IntraOp Mobetron IORT with electrons — the first surgery perfor.... Read More

Clinical Research Associates Begins Pediatric Clinical Trials for COVID-19 in Nashville

Jan 18, 2023 at 04:34 pm by Staff

  Providers, Parents and Guardians Are Encouraged to Learn More About Whether a Clinical Trial is a Fit for Their Family and Enrollment Options   Clinical Resear.... Read More

Study identifies potential new approach for treating lupus

Jan 15, 2023 at 01:03 pm by Staff

  by Leigh MacMillan Targeting iron metabolism in immune system cells may offer a new approach for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — the most common f.... Read More

Novel lung cancer biomarker

Jan 15, 2023 at 12:40 pm by Staff

by Leigh MacMillan The gene that encodes the tumor suppressor protein p53 is the most commonly mutated gene in human cancers. Mutations can lead to the production of autoanti.... Read More