New view of mutations informs disease risk, treatment response
A transcontinental research effort led by scientists from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Michigan has upended
Diabetes Day celebrates 50 years of achievement, spotlights current investigations
In 1973, the Vanderbilt DRTC began its mission to facilitate the discovery, application and translation of scientific knowledge to improve the lives of people with diabetes.
Study suggests new mechanism for lipid transporter
A new model suggests that a protein involved in the generation of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) works differently than previously thought.
Study finds heart failure risk higher in rural areas
Heart failure risk is 19% higher for adults living in rural areas of the U.S., as compared to urban areas, and 34% higher for Black men living in rural areas, according to a large, observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and co-led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers.
COVID-19’s lingering impact on health
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have identified another fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic — a significant decline in cardiovascular fitness that persisted among some groups even after social distancing recommendations were relaxed.