Craig Boerner

Study shows urine test for prostate cancer could be used at home

The results are important because it could enable at-home testing and increased access to testing for patients undergoing telehealth care.

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Inherited gene elevates prostate cancer risk in affected families

The inherited mutated gene WNT9B, which functions normally in embryonic prostate development, increases risk of adult prostate cancer.

Joseph Smith Jr., MD

Vanderbilt urologists bring home AUA awards

Smith will receive the career achievement recognition awarded annually to an individual who is deemed to have made outstanding contributions to the art and science of urology.

Jeffrey Tosoian named chair of EDRN Prostate/GU Cancer Collaborative

The EDRN works to discover, develop and validate biomarkers and imaging methods to detect early-stage cancers, assess risk for developing cancer, and translate these tools into clinical tests.

Medical supply chain disruption being watched closely

A major manufacturer of intravenous solution was damaged by Hurricane Helene, and East Coast port closures also could impact supply chains. VUMC is conserving inventory where possible and minimizing waste.

Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residents pose in a Vanderbilt University Hospital operating room. (photo by Susan Urmy)

Urology and Otolaryngology residency programs ranked No. 1 by Doximity for reputation

Each year, Doximity Residency Navigator publishes residency program rankings by specialty which are “powered by peer nominations, ratings and hand-written reviews.”

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