VUMC News and Communications

January 26, 2018

My Southern Health: Why young men should pay attention to high blood pressure

Regular blood-pressure checks could improve health and reduce cardiovascular risks, says Vanderbilt’s Heart and Vascular Institute.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

Research study: Looking for ways to reduce stress in your family?

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Helping Families Cope with Stress Study aims to promote children’s healthy adjustment by teaching your family about the nature and effects of stress. Research participants are needed.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

School of Nursing pinning ceremony recognizes student completion of programs

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing recognized Nurse-Midwifery and Doctor of Nursing Practice students with pinning ceremonies that marked the completion of their programs in December.

By VUMC News and Communications
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January 25, 2018

A cataract-heart connection

Studies of alpha-B crystallin in zebrafish could ultimately lead to improved treatment for cataracts and heart disease.

By Sanjay Mishra
January 25, 2018

AAIDD honors three Kennedy Center investigators

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) announced its 2018 award recipients, which include three people affiliated with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC).

By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

Dance Marathon Carnival

Seven universities and one high school joined together Monday, Jan. 15, to host the Middle Tennessee Dance Marathon Carnival at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to get to know their patient and family ambassadors as well as past and present patients of Children’s Hospital and their families.

By VUMC News and Communications
January 25, 2018

“U.S. News” Best Hospitals online voting opens in February

By VUMC News and Communications
January 22, 2018

My Southern Health: Six useful cough remedies for kids

So many things can cause a child’s cough. Here’s how to help soothe it.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 22, 2018

My Southern Health: The Tide Pod challenge – what parents need to know

The latest dangerous teen challenge involves eating Tide Pods, which can be harmful and potentially fatal.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 19, 2018

Typically developing children needed for research study to measure food interest

Child volunteers are needed for a Vanderbilt University Medical Center research study that will look at how eye movements and brain activity measure interest in food.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 18, 2018

State of Medical Center Address set for Feb. 14

Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, will deliver the 2018 State of the Medical Center Address, from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Langford Auditorium.
By VUMC News and Communications
January 18, 2018

Rising obesity rates in South leading to rapid increase in diabetes

Rising obesity rates in several Southern states are leading to a rapid increase in new cases of diabetes among both black and white adults. A new study helmed by investigators at the University of Texas Health Science Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) found the risk of diabetes is double for black patients.
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