Craig Boerner
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October 31, 2024
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. -
October 3, 2024
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. -
October 1, 2024
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.” -
September 24, 2024
Poverty rates linked to asthma in ‘redlined’ areas
Neighborhoods that were discriminated against, called ‘redlined areas,’ are known to have higher levels of air pollution from industry and vehicles, especially diesel-fueled trucks, buses and cars. -
September 16, 2024
Kidney stone grant to create research resource for adults and children
The project will create the Urinary Stone Disease Hub, known as USDHub, with de-identified patient data from over 230,000 individuals with kidney stone disease across nine health systems in the U.S. -
August 22, 2024
Higher thiazide doses shown to reduce kidney stone events
Thiazide diuretics are commonly prescribed to prevent kidney stone recurrence, treat high blood pressure, and clear fluid from the body in conditions such as heart failure.