Craig Boerner Archive — Page 4 of 20

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.

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.

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

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.

January 24, 2024

Long-term follow-up pinpoints side effects of treatments for prostate cancer patients

A 10-year follow up study of nearly 2,500 U.S. men who received prostate cancer treatment will help inform decision making in terms of treatments and side effects for a diverse population.

January 17, 2024

Bird flu vaccine more effective with potent adjuvant

The avian (bird) influenza vaccine creates a more robust immune response when paired with a potent ingredient known as an adjuvant, according to Vanderbilt research published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.