Paul Govern Archive — Page 2 of 54

May 21, 2026

Protect your skin: What to know about melanoma and Mohs surgery at Vanderbilt Health 

A vast majority of melanoma cases are linked to ultraviolet exposure from sunlight, making it largely preventable. Risk factors include fair skin, a history of sunburns (especially in childhood), numerous moles, and a family history of melanoma.

By Paul Govern
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May 18, 2026

Study finds benefit in genotype-guided care for depression

Genetic variants known to slow or speed metabolism of drugs for depression and anxiety disorders are very common.

By Paul Govern
May 12, 2026

Vanderbilt Health hosts international meeting on severe drug reactions May 18-19

Free and open to the public, the conference will feature speakers from a dozen countries.

By Paul Govern
May 11, 2026

AI assistant to help VH patients ask better questions of care teams

The new artificial intelligence tool aims to spare Vanderbilt Health patients and clinicians the back-and-forth that can delay answers to patients’ electronic health care questions.

By Paul Govern
May 7, 2026

The truth is out there, and Stephen Bruehl is bringing the scientific method to finding it

“I have to admit, I liked ‘Star Trek.’ I liked science fiction and the fact that people were reporting seeing what seemed to be artificial objects and no one knew what they were, to me, was very intriguing.”

By Paul Govern
April 7, 2026

AI finds drug safety signals in clinical notes

Large language models were tested on cancer patient notes from two academic medical centers and seven drug trials.

By Paul Govern