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New target for chronic kidney disease
Craig Brooks and colleagues have identified a mechanism of kidney fibrosis progression, suggesting a potential new angle for treating chronic kidney disease. Read MoreJan 31, 2019
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Study finds patient messages help predict medication adherence
Zhijun Yin and colleagues have found that breast cancer patients who message their doctors about certain topics are more likely to discontinue hormone therapy than others--which enables doctors to better predict which patients are at risk of stopping their treatment early. Read MoreJan 31, 2019
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Research bolsters thyroid function, atrial fibrillation link
Jonathan Mosley and colleagues have found that genetic varations in thyroid function can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm. Read MoreJan 31, 2019
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Study explores genetic risk for suicide attempt
While there is no single culprit, genetic factors account for a small but significant percentage of an individual's suicide risk. Read MoreJan 31, 2019
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Designing antibodies to fight the flu
James Crowe Jr. and colleagues have developed a new computational method that may allow researchers to develop flu antibodies that can protect against more strains of the disease. Read MoreJan 31, 2019
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In utero antibiotics and obesity risk
Exposure to antibiotics during pregnancy does not raise the risk of obesity in children. Read MoreJan 31, 2019
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Destructive ‘telegrams’ in asthma
Heather Pua and colleagues have identified the source of cellular signals that may play a role in triggering an asthma attack. Read MoreJan 31, 2019
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Long-term unemployment linked to increase in babies born with drug withdrawal
Babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome are more likely to be delivered in regions of the U.S. with high rates of long-term unemployment and lower levels of mental health services. Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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How making an accusation makes you seem more trustworthy
Making an accusation about unethical business practices undermines trust in the accused and enhances trust in the accuser, but only if the accusation is made in good faith, according to new research led by Vanderbilt business professor Jessica Kennedy. Read MoreJan 29, 2019
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Creating space within law for nonbinary genders
Vanderbilt law professor Jessica Clarke has developed a legal toolkit for making policies and regulations more inclusive of nonbinary gender identities. Read MoreJan 29, 2019