Emily Stembridge
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March 17, 2022
Study compares kidney injury risk for COVID, flu patients
A Vanderbilt study found that renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAASi) inhibitor drugs, which are commonly used to regulate high blood pressure, do not disproportionately increase the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with COVID-19 compared to patients hospitalized with influenza. -
March 15, 2022
Improving care for gynecologic cancer
To reduce risk of deep vein thrombosis in patients being treated for gynecologic cancer, Vanderbilt researchers recommend that providers use Khorana scores and provide prophylactic treatment according to clinical guidelines. -
March 14, 2022
Not taking her medications could have cost a patient her life. A new Transplant Pharmacy program found her in the nick of time.
Transplant Pharmacy uses a new computer program to find patients who need medication reminders -
March 8, 2022
VUMC mourns loss of Otolaryngology’s Huang
Vanderbilt's Shan Huang, MD, PhD, research assistant professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (HNS) and an expert in device implant technology died on Feb. 10. He was 78. -
February 28, 2022
Mencio named President of ABOS
Vanderbilt's Gregory Mencio, MD, has been named president of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) following a year as president-elect. -
February 23, 2022
VWCH garners Wilson County business awards
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital recently received two accolades from the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce and the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.