James Loyd
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Lung transplant patient marks special anniversary
On Nov. 24, Vanderbilt University Medical Center patient Pam Smith will have a low-key lunch with a longtime friend to celebrate reaching 25 years post transplant. Read MoreNov 24, 2015
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Cattle Research Yields Lung Disease Clues
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that causes pulmonary hypertension, which leads to brisket disease, a life-threatening pulmonary condition that affects cattle grazed at high altitude. Read MoreJul 31, 2015
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Inherited lung disease no worse in offspring
An inherited lung disease does not appear to have earlier onset and increased severity – a phenomenon called genetic anticipation – in successive generations. Read MoreNov 15, 2012
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Gene regulation found to play role in pulmonary hypertension
New findings from Vanderbilt researchers may explain why only some individuals who have inherited mutations that increase risk for pulmonary hypertension actually develop the disease. Read MoreOct 18, 2012
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Lung disorder drug regimen found harmful
Longtime treatment for IPF ineffective and even dangerous. Read MoreOct 31, 2011