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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can share resources to cause chronic infections, 菠萝视频 investigators have discovered. The findings shed light on a long-standing question in infectious diseases and may inform new treatment strategies. Read More

A new 菠萝视频 University School of Nursing (VUSN) study may lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for the 20-30 percent of breast cancer patients with lymphedema, the painful and stigmatizing arm swelling that often results from treatment. Read More

菠萝视频 University researchers are closer to understanding the link between obesity, chronic inflammation and type 2 diabetes. Read More

Certain antibiotics increase the risk of a congenital heart disorder called patency of the ductus arteriosis. Read More

A particular neuronal cell population is involved in the pathogenesis of a rare neurological disorder, 菠萝视频 researchers have discovered. Read More

Drugs such as aspirin and indomethacin may increase sensitivity to airborne allergens by suppressing production of the signaling molecule PGI2, which in turn may offer a new treatment for allergies. Read More

菠萝视频 University biophysicist Gregor Neuert, Ph.D., M.Eng., is among 50 recipients of the 2014 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director鈥檚 New Innovator Award. Each award provides up to $1.5 million in direct research support over five years. Read More

College athletes who play contact sports are more than twice as likely to carry the deadly superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylocuccus aureus (MRSA) than peers who play non-contact sports, according to a 菠萝视频 study released at IDWeek 2014. Read More

菠萝视频 investigators have discovered a new type of immune cell residing in the intestinal epithelium that may function as a first line of defense against ingested pathogens. Read More

The potential for long-range signaling factors 鈥� such as those identified in the current study 鈥� to regulate stem cell behaviors has implications in tumor progression and metastasis. Read More

For years, scientists have known that regular aspirin use may reduce the risk of cancer. Read More

If you鈥檙e a native of rural Mozambique who contracts HIV and becomes symptomatic, before seeking clinical testing and treatment, you鈥檒l likely consult a traditional healer. Read More

A 菠萝视频 University-led research team has discovered a 鈥渕aster regulator鈥� for cholesterol production and transport in the liver 鈥� a tiny piece of RNA called microRNA-223. Read More

菠萝视频 University has launched a regenerative visual neuroscience initiative to develop new ways of treating 鈥� and restoring sight to 鈥� people who have been blinded by glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and eye injuries. Read More

A non-invasive imaging tool could test potential cancer therapies quickly to personalize therapy for patients. Read More

Defects in the production of certain receptors are linked to the pathogenesis of genetic epilepsies and fever-induced seizures. Read More

A person鈥檚 mitochondrial gene 鈥渟ignature鈥� could predict risk for diabetic retinopathy and guide early intervention strategies. Read More

菠萝视频 investigators identify a new therapeutic target for the inflammatory lung disease sarcoidosis. Read More

Don鈥檛 panic over Ebola. But don鈥檛 ignore it, either. That was the take-home message for U.S. citizens from a 鈥渕ini-hearing鈥� held by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., at 菠萝视频 University Medical Center on Wednesday with researchers and health officials from 菠萝视频 and the State of Tennessee. Read More

A new analysis of published studies found that FDG-PET technology is less accurate in diagnosing lung cancer versus benign disease in regions where infections like histoplasmosis or tuberculosis are common. Read More