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By Selin KandemirPosted on

Lung cancer: Most neglected, most deadly

A grandparent, a parent, an aunt, or an uncle — almost everyone knows someone affected by lung cancer. Lung cancer kills more people than any…

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By Landri DominguePosted on

My surgeon is a robot: Vanderbilt’s efforts to develop a fully autonomous surgical robot

A Vanderbilt University research team has launched a project to develop a fully autonomous surgical robot capable of performing surgical procedures without any human intervention.…

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By Gabriele BarrocasPosted on

The development of street medicine in Nashville

Each year, an estimated 5,800 to 46,500 lives are taken due to homelessness in the United States. In 2023, homelessness increased by more than 12%,…

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By Kalyssa PlattPosted on

Rebuilding strength: The importance of ACL rehabilitation and injury prevention

Chances are you know someone who has experienced an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, or maybe you have experienced this injury yourself. ACL injuries have…

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By Angie LiPosted on

How a good night’s sleep could help prevent Alzheimer’s

We’ve all heard the phrase “sleep is important,” but many of us still don’t get our recommended 7 to 9 hours per night — whether…

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By Angie LiPosted on

Beyond the myths: Narcan’s role in overdose prevention

Angie Li | January 16th, 2025 Narcan, or naloxone, has become increasingly recognized over the years for its ability to reverse opioid overdose. Narcan works…

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By Larissa RamirezPosted on

Empowering voices: The role of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in speech-language pathology

Larissa Ramirez | January 13th, 2025 Speech, language, and hearing scientists play a vital role in understanding how we communicate. They delve into the biological,…

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By Jaya KhullarPosted on

“Tech” of the town: Haselton Lab tests a new diagnostic method in Cape Town, South Africa

Jaya Khullar | January 4th, 2025 High up in Stevenson 5, sunlight shines through the many windows along the walls of the Haselton Lab. With…

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By Zoe BreiningerPosted on

Antibiotic resistance: A collective health crisis

Zoë Breininger | January 2nd, 2025 When we arrive at college, we become immersed in a world of new friends, places, and experiences. But alongside…

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By Paige RobersonPosted on

Stem Cell Series, Part 3: Therapeutic cloning as an option to save lives

Paige Roberson | December 26th, 2024 Scientists have discovered a way to ethically and consistently clone stem cells, a unique type of cell capable of…

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