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Reducing fatal rhythms after heart attack
Reducing heart muscle response to calcium could decrease the risk of fatal arrhythmias after heart attacks. Read MoreJuly 26, 2013
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Visualizing data on network ‘maps’
The new web application NetGestalt will allow investigators to simultaneously visualize different types of data for the same gene – such as mutation, expression and modification. Read MoreJuly 25, 2013
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Probing roles of a cell death protein
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered new roles for a protein involved in cell death processes that are activated to prevent tumor-causing DNA mutations. Read MoreJuly 17, 2013
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Defining patient retention
Vanderbilt researchers propose guidelines for defining patient retention in clinical studies – an important parameter that affects study conclusions and program evaluations. Read MoreJuly 15, 2013
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Methods for imaging myelin loss
Certain MRI metrics can be used to assess myelin loss in multiple sclerosis, which is important for planning and monitoring therapy. Read MoreJuly 12, 2013
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New tool helps research publications stay NIH-compliant
The National Institutes of Health requires scientists to provide public access to any peer-reviewed publications resulting from NIH-supported research through PubMed, the National Library of Medicine’s premier search system. Read MoreJuly 11, 2013
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Insights on glaucoma gene mutations
Glaucoma-causing mutations in the gene for myocilin reduce secretion of the protein into the aqueous humor, suggesting a new option for treatment. Read MoreJune 26, 2013
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Predicting cancer’s response to therapy
Researchers are developing imaging methods to predict patient outcome early in the course of chemotherapy for breast cancer – to allow clinicians to adjust therapy for patients who are not responding. Read MoreJune 24, 2013
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Rhythm response tied to gene variant
A genetic variant that increases risk for atrial fibrillation also impacts the response to a common therapy for the heart rhythm disorder. Read MoreJune 21, 2013
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Studies outline new model for staph bone infections
Osteomyelitis, a debilitating bone infection most frequently caused by Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) bacteria, is particularly challenging to treat. Read MoreJune 20, 2013