Craig Boerner

Stephen Purcell
June 5, 2024

It’s been 16 years since sweet-spot brain stimulation slowed Parkinson’s progression for Hermitage man

In 2008 at VUMC there were a group of doctors trying something unheard of on a handful of patients who signed up for their study. Half would receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in attempt to slow the progression of their early-stage Parkinson’s disease, and the others would not.

By Craig Boerner
June 4, 2024

A caring program

John Henderson has been to the VUMC Emergency Department numerous times over the past several years but was discharged Monday with a new treatment plan, SSDI income, outpatient advocate, cell phone and supportive housing.

By Craig Boerner
May 6, 2024

Second-most used herbicide in the US linked to birth defect in national study 

At present, 44 countries, including the European Union, have banned or are phasing out atrazine due to concern for its negative effects on human health.

By Craig Boerner
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April 29, 2024

New tool helps identify babies at high risk for RSV

A new tool to identify infants most at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness could aid pediatricians in prioritizing children under 1 to receive a preventive medication before RSV season (October-April).

By Craig Boerner
April 26, 2024

Homelessness a major issue for many patients in the emergency department

Unstable housing and homelessness can exacerbate adverse health outcomes, leading to increased risk of chronic disease, injury, and disability. Yet, emergency departments currently do not have a universal method to identify those at risk of, or currently experiencing, homelessness.

By Craig Boerner
March 27, 2024

Higher genetic risk of obesity means working out harder for same results 

Study authors used activity, clinical and genetic data from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program to explore the association of genetic risk of higher body mass index and the level of physical activity needed to reduce incident obesity. 

By Craig Boerner
March 26, 2024

Beethoven’s genes reveal low predisposition for beat synchronization

What the exceptional composer's DNA tells us about genetics
By Craig Boerner
March 11, 2024

Phase 3 CELLEBRATE trial testing regenerative stem cell-based therapy to improve urinary control for women

The Phase 3 CELLEBRATE trial to test a regenerative stem cell-based therapy in treating patients with stress urinary incontinence is continuing to recruit additional subjects after changing its study protocol to include only patients who have already tried surgery. 
By Craig Boerner
February 21, 2024

Renovated Urology clinic in TVC features expanded services

Vanderbilt Urology’s newly renovated TVC clinic features a slightly larger and much more efficient space, nitrous oxide in the procedure rooms, a new high definition C-Arm X-ray machine and a urodynamics unit, thereby expanding the range of procedures that can be performed in clinic without having to go to the operating room.
By Craig Boerner
February 15, 2024

Sam Chang elected American Board of Urology trustee

Vanderbilt's Sam S. Chang, MD, has been elected trustee of the American Board of Urology, with a six-year term beginning March 21.
By Craig Boerner
February 6, 2024

VUMC Ad featuring Tim McGraw to air during big game this Sunday

A familiar voice will be speaking in an advertisement created by Vanderbilt University Medical Center that is scheduled to run this Sunday during the big game in two 30-second spots
By Craig Boerner
January 29, 2024

Global health efforts in urology still a major focus for Joseph Smith Jr., MD

Joseph Smith Jr., MD, recent decision to step back from clinical practice is allowing him to focus entirely on global surgery efforts departmentally with faculty, fellows and residents to provide opportunities he believes are a key part of infusing humanitarian intent into their training.
By Craig Boerner
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