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January 16, 2026

Study finds so-called super agers tend to have at least two key genetic advantages

Super agers were 68% less likely to harbor the gene nobody wants,APOE-ε4, compared to individuals with AD dementia in the same 80+ age group.

By Paul Govern
Abstract digital visualization of colorful data streams converging across a dark grid, with binary code, charts, network nodes, and percentage indicators.
January 5, 2026

AI gets risk wrong in the clinic

Large language models have become far better than you at solving math problems but may still be bad at employing probabilistic terms in medical contexts.

By Paul Govern
A person in purple medical scrubs and a patterned surgical cap helps move a wheeled medical equipment cart through a hospital corridor toward a room marked “X-RAY IN USE.”
December 8, 2025

Vanderbilt Health moves up in national supply chain ranking

Vanderbilt Health placed 19th in the Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 for 2025, released by Gartner Inc., a technology research and consulting firm.

By Paul Govern
An initiative at VUMC is helping patients recover more quickly from major surgery, leave the hospital earlier and have fewer side effects from their pain management. (photo by Joe Howell)
December 2, 2025

Ketamine fails surgical recovery trial

In a large, placebo-controlled, randomized trial, the pain reliever ketamine posed side effects while failing to aid patient recovery after major surgery.

By Paul Govern
White, black, and pink pills arranged to form a pair of lungs on a light blue background.
December 1, 2025

Timothy Sterling receives $5.7 million to study tuberculosis transmission

Using molecular and other data from both the bacterial and human sides of the equation, a multi-institutional team will develop prediction models of TB transmission.

By Paul Govern
Five people pose at a Vanderbilt University event, with three award recipients centered between two senior leaders; one recipient holds a framed Pursuit of Excellence award plaque. Vanderbilt branding, balloons, and star-shaped award displays appear in the background.
November 17, 2025

Award program celebrates improvement work across VUMC

The 2025 QSRP Pursuit of Excellence Awards ceremony was combined with celebration of this year’s honorees of Vanderbilt’s Safety Superhero and Good Catch programs.

By Paul Govern