Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 184 of 390

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February 22, 2017

Risk of death in sickle cell disease

Two factors commonly used to evaluate patients with sickle cell disease are associated with each other and can predict increased mortality, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered.

By Meredith Jackson
Pregnant woman seated in a hospital bed, holding a clear oxygen mask over her nose and mouth with a blue breathing tube attached.
February 21, 2017

Laughing gas for labor

Although nitrous oxide was less effective than epidural anesthesia for pain management during labor, mothers who used nitrous oxide were equally satisfied with their childbirth experience.

By Sanjay Mishra
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February 20, 2017

American Academy of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt neonatologist urge public health approach for women who use opioids during pregnancy

By Vanderbilt Health News
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February 20, 2017

David Owens second guest on ‘The Zeppos Report’

David Owens, a leading thinker on innovation and creativity who helped design the Wond’ry, is Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos’ guest on the second episode of “The Zeppos Report.”

By Vanderbilt Health News
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February 16, 2017

Protocol standardizes care for pregnant women on opiates

Complications related to opioid abuse occur in 54,000 pregnancies annually in the United States, and Tennessee ranks among the top 10 states in the number of opioid-dependent pregnant women.

By Vanderbilt Health News
February 16, 2017

EpicLeap Excellence

Recently, two Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) colleagues — Karen Hughart and Jerry Batte — were recognized with the LEAP Award, which honors people making extraordinary contributions to EpicLeap’s success.

By Vanderbilt Health News