Craig Boerner

gloved hand handling sterile surgical tools
July 20, 2020

Post-surgical bleeding associated with more deaths when compared to blood clots after surgery

Post-surgical bleeding is associated with more deaths than blood clots from surgery, according to a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia.

By Craig Boerner
May 26, 2020

Doxycycline ineffective at shrinking aortic aneurysms in two-year study

Common antibiotic doxycycline reduces inflammation without changing aneurysm growth

By Craig Boerner
April 29, 2020

Vanderbilt investigators encouraged by early results of placebo-controlled remdesivir trial

A preliminary look at data from hospitalized adults diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the investigational antiviral remdesivir is showing promising results.

By Craig Boerner
April 23, 2020

Urologist Dmochowski named ABU president

The American Board of Urology (ABU) is naming Roger Dmochowski, MD, MMHC, professor, Department of Urologic Surgery, and associate surgeon-in-chief at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as its president for 2020-2021.

By Craig Boerner
April 8, 2020

Study launched to test hydroxychloroquine as treatment for COVID-19

By Craig Boerner
February 7, 2020

Study tracks how to best help patients breathe after trauma

By Craig Boerner
January 23, 2020

Study examines prostate cancer treatment decisions

A five-year follow-up study of more than 2,000 U.S. men who received prostate cancer treatment is creating a road map for future patients regarding long-term bowel, bladder and sexual function in order to clarify expectations and enable men to make informed choices about care.
By Craig Boerner
September 19, 2019

All-in-one pill helps reduce blood pressure, cholesterol

A single pill containing low doses of three medications to treat high blood pressure and one to lower cholesterol reduced the estimated risk of cardiovascular disease by 25%, according to a VUMC study.
By Craig Boerner
August 29, 2019

VUMC receives grant for opioid education training

The AAMC Opioid Education Challenge Grant Program has selected five institutions or partnering institutions to receive an award of up to $25,000 each for opioid education training.
By Craig Boerner
June 9, 2019

Study drug delays type 1 diabetes in high risk children and adults

Drug delays onset of type 1 diabetes by two years
By Craig Boerner
June 7, 2019

Dmochowski Receives AUA’s Victor A. Politano Award

VUMC's Dmochowski Receives AUA’s Victor A. Politano Award
By Craig Boerner
May 16, 2019

Genitourinary surgery association honors Smith’s contributions

Joseph Smith Jr., MD, has been awarded the Keyes Medal from the American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons (AAGUS).
By Craig Boerner
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