Year: 2024

September 10, 2024

Bistro on Eight to extend hours; Courtyard Cafe has new menu offerings

September 10, 2024

Be prepared: eStar upgrade coming Sept. 15

September 9, 2024

High-sensitivity test expected to expedite heart attack diagnosis and treatment

At Vanderbilt University Hospital, there are approximately 75,000 adult emergency department visits a year, and approximately 20% of all ED patients receive a cardiac troponin test as part of their initial evaluation. The new cardiac troponin test is more precise and provides results faster.

By Jill Clendening

September 9, 2024

Peptide discovery could advance treatment of high blood pressure

VUMC researchers found that peptides modified by highly reactive compounds called isolevuglandins activated T cells and promoted hypertension in mice. Their first-ever isolation of such peptides is a step toward potentially intervening in this pathologic process.

By Bill Snyder

September 9, 2024

Young patients, Nashville Soccer Club score big with Kicks N’ Convos experience

The Jr. Broadcaster for Kicks N’ Convos, a patient-engagement experience that introduces one patient from Monroe Carell to the NSC for behind-the-scenes involvement, interviews with players and opportunities to attend matches.

By Jessica Pasley

September 6, 2024

American College of Cardiology lauds VUMC’s care for heart attack patients

The award program “recognizes hospitals participating in the registry who have demonstrated sustained, top-level performance in quality of care and adherence to guideline recommendations.”

By Matt Batcheldor