
Carilion Clinic Research
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Supporting research at @CarilionClinic to help find better treatments and recommendations for patients. We currently offer over 140 clinical research trials.
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https://www.carilionclinic.org/research 28-01-2022 15:23:48
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.Carilion Clinic researchers are testing a nutrition protocol to reduce the frequency of feeding interruptions during procedures such as PEG tube placement in ventilated trauma and surgery patients. Goal: better nutrition, faster recovery: bit.ly/45U3sVx #ICU #Nutrition


🧠New glioblastoma Carilion Clinic research is changing the game by studying tumor cells with healthy brain cells—just like in the real brain. This helps researchers better understand how the tumor behaves and responds to treatment bit.ly/44M36zd #Glioblastoma


.Carilion Clinic researchers are testing an advanced ultrasound to spot fetal growth restriction (FGR) earlier. It gives clearer images & tracks blood flow to the baby—helping doctors find issues sooner and better protect high-risk pregnancies: bit.ly/3IhGYUK


.Carilion Clinic researchers are evaluating the effectiveness and safety of a special device called the VBX Stent Graft. It's used in a keyhole surgery to fix blocked arteries in the lower abdomen and pelvis: bit.ly/3GQnRAA #MedicalResearch #MinimallyInvasive


Check out this Carilion Clinic study that looks at whether a 3D-printed model of a patient's brain and aneurysm can help them better understand their treatment plan. Seeing it in 3D might make things a lot clearer than just looking at scans! bit.ly/3Ur3xJb #BrainAneurysm


🚨 New research alert! Carilion Clinic is testing if starting treprostinil treatment earlier and faster can help lower lung artery pressure and improve heart function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). #PAH #HeartHealth #MedicalResearch bit.ly/3IxzyNk


Gynecologic cancer researchers Carilion Clinic are testing if adding ipatasertib to standard chemo (paclitaxel) works better for advanced solid tumors with specific gene changes (PTEN/AKT). Goal: shrink tumors or stop them from growing. #CancerResearch bit.ly/415PwEx


Check out this Carilion Clinic phase II study that is testing how well combo chemo regimens work for kids with tough-to-treat or relapsed Wilms tumors. It looks at two treatment plans to see what works best based on the tumor type and past treatment. bit.ly/45gEtKb


.Carilion Clinic researchers are testing if linaclotide is a safe and effective treatment for kids with IBS-C (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). Over 12 weeks, participants will try one of two capsule doses to see how well it works. bit.ly/4lWqTCM


Hundreds of Carilion Clinic physicians collaborate on more than 150 clinical trials, giving patients access to promising new interventions in over 20 medical and surgical specialties. Hear what real participants had to say about their experience with our research team.

A new case report led by Valerie Renard Carilion Clinic highlights how a bottle gourd smoothie sent someone into life-threatening shock due to a rare toxin called cucurbitacin. bit.ly/4l8ZUmc


Emrys was the first local patient Carilion Clinic to get a breakthrough leukemia treatment thanks to a nationwide clinical trial. Adding BLINCYTO® to chemo led to 96% disease-free survival—huge progress for high-risk kids with B-ALL. lnkd.in/g-dq6Eu3


.Carilion Clinic & Duke Health researchers found that factors like income and neighborhood access to care could help predict who’s likely to be readmitted after sepsis. Smarter discharge planning = better outcomes. lnkd.in/ei9e5CJp #Sepsis


.Carilion Clinic researchers were featured in JAMA for their work on a tough bloodstream infection (Staph aureus bacteremia). They studied the use of dalbavancin as a potential treatment. Offering hope for safer, simpler care: shorturl.at/C2XlU #JAMA #StaphBacteremia


Check out this new research study by Valerie Renard, NP Carilion Clinic: It shows how GPT-4 can reveal insights in health records that numbers miss—blending data and real patient experiences for smarter, more human research. Inspired by “Mary’s Room”! bit.ly/45kubIS


Dr. Cesar Bravo is teaming up with Virginia Tech engineers to develop a robotic glove that could help people with hand paralysis. 💡🧤 Learn how Carilion Clinic’s research is shaping the future of care. #MedicalInnovation #ClinicalTrials youtube.com/watch?v=BGra6t…

Dr. Bankole is on a mission to ease lupus symptoms and improve treatment through research. 🔬💊 He says clinical trials give patients more options—and hope. Carilion Clinic offers 150+ trials across many areas. #LupusAwareness #ClinicalTrials youtube.com/watch?v=Fx7aue…

When Dr. Shannon Armbruster, began her residency, she was shocked to see cancer survivors struggling with their health and quality of life. As a gynecologic oncologist Carilion Clinic, she's working to change that. #WomensHealth youtube.com/watch?v=FgZcyA…

When you join a trial Carilion Clinic you’ll be supported by doctors, coordinators, and a full care team every step of the way. Your participation helps shape the future of health care. 🧪💙 #ClinicalTrials #HealthCareHeroes youtube.com/watch?v=CthmtK…

New Carilion Clinic study looks at whether people with 1–2 small, low-risk colon polyps need a follow-up colonoscopy every 5 years or if waiting 10 years is just as safe for preventing colon cancer: bit.ly/45vLzKO #ColorectalCancer #HealthResearch #Colonoscopy
