Paul Govern Archive — Page 40 of 55

Modern multi-story campus buildings surrounding landscaped gardens, pedestrian paths, and a roadway under a partly cloudy sky.
October 27, 2016

Study tracks makeup of VUMC collaborative care teams

At Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) there are about 486 distinct operational units involved in inpatient care and evaluation.

By Paul Govern
White pills scattered on a surface beside an overturned amber prescription bottle with more pills spilling from its opening.
October 13, 2016

Antidepressants’ heart impact less than expected: study

A Vanderbilt University study published today in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry may help patients prescribed higher doses of certain antidepressants feel better about attributed cardiac risks.

By Paul Govern
Futuristic blue digital illustration combining a DNA double helix with circuit-board patterns, glowing numbers, and streams of binary code.
October 7, 2016

Rheumatoid subtypes explored by PheWAS

A computer-based method pioneered at Vanderbilt is being used to compare subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis.

By Paul Govern
Close-up of a person wearing a pink polo shirt with a pink awareness ribbon pinned to the chest.
September 29, 2016

BMI genotype and breast cancer risk

For breast cancer prevention, a new study provides evidence for lifestyle modification to reduce weight gain in adults.

By Paul Govern
Traditional carved mask with elongated features and orange fiber hair displayed beside woven baskets, stringed instruments, and other handcrafted objects.
September 23, 2016

Blood exposures for traditional healers

Traditional healers in sub-Saharan have a high rate of exposure to blood, putting them at risk for HIV and hepatitis C.

By Paul Govern
Several hospital staff members examine printed materials at an informational display designed as a space station; a rocket-shaped display and keyboard sit on the table.
September 22, 2016

EpicLeap mobile information centers begin making rounds

Under the sweeping technology initiative called EpicLeap, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is on course to replace the greater part of its clinical, billing and administrative software by November 2017, with an eye to improving continuity of care, efficiency and patient and care-team experiences.

By Paul Govern