Ashley Shoemaker
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New treatment for a rare obesity
Diabetes drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as exenatide (Byetta), are a promising and safe treatment for a rare form of obesity. Read MoreNov 3, 2020
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Cognition in rare hormonal disorder
Vanderbilt investigators have conducted the first systematic evaluation of cognitive function in children with a rare genetic disorder. Read MoreFeb 13, 2018
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Vanderbilt Pre-Diabetes Clinic tackles type 2 diabetes in children
In Middle Tennessee, where roughly one-third of children are overweight or obese, the risk of developing pediatric type 2 diabetes is high and the consequences can be serious. Read MoreJun 22, 2017