Biostatistics
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‘Cornelius’ program speeds assessment of readmission risk
A new computer program called Cornelius calculates two risk scores for each newly arrived Vanderbilt University Hospital patient — one estimating the patient’s risk of developing pressure ulcers (bedsores) during the current hospital stay, and the other estimating the patient’s risk of returning to VUH for readmission within 30 days of discharge. Read MoreOct 3, 2013
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Gene interactions and cavities
Vanderbilt researchers used existing genome-wide association study datasets to identify gene interactions that contribute to tooth decay. Read MoreSep 30, 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 MoreJul 15, 2013
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More gene links to breast cancer risk
Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies. Read MoreOct 19, 2012
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Biostatistics Clinics help investigators hone studies
Amory Cox, a Pharmacy Practice resident, is making her second visit to the Biostatistics Clinic, a free, 75- minute research help session offered daily by the Department of Biostatistics. Read MoreSep 27, 2012
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Arbogast remembered as outstanding teacher, mentor
Patrick Arbogast, Ph.D., a former Vanderbilt faculty member in the Departments of Biostatistics and Preventive Medicine, died in August. Read MoreSep 6, 2012
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Study tracks how gene may promote lung cancer tumors
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers have identified how one of the genes most commonly mutated in lung cancer may promote such tumors. Read MoreAug 9, 2012
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Making order out of ordinal data
A new statistical tool developed by Vanderbilt biostatisticians will help medical researchers make sense of a commonly encountered – but hard-to-analyze – type of data. Read MoreJun 12, 2012
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Tool finds connections in genome data
A new analytical tool points to genes that act together to increase disease risk. Read MoreFeb 8, 2012
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Informatics team creates gene app, wins national contest
Members of informatics team have been recognized by National Library of Medicine for gene app. Read MoreDec 9, 2011
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Stents relieve post-infection problem
Placing stents in blood vessels can provide long-term relief from rare complications of a fungal lung infection. Read MoreMay 5, 2011
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Vision researchers present new findings at spring meetings
Scientists from the Vanderbilt Vision Research Center will present new findings at two national vision conferences in May. Read MoreApr 28, 2011
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Gene ‘signature’ may predict cancer outcomes
A gene signature may be useful in predicting outcomes for patients with rhabdomysarcoma, a form of cancer most commonly diagnosed in children. Read MoreMar 25, 2011