Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 238 of 390
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April 8, 2015
Micelle “packets” deliver cancer drugs
Vanderbilt researchers designed micelle “packets” to selectively deliver anti-cancer drugs to breast cancer cells. -
April 3, 2015
Cancer signaling pathway blocker
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have discovered a new way to inhibit Hedgehog (Hh) signaling, an important regulatory pathway for vertebrate development – and cancer. -
April 2, 2015
NCI’s national report shows cancer deaths on decline in U.S.
The death rates for most forms of cancer continue to decline at a modest pace among men, women and children in the United States, according to the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer 1975 – 2011. -
April 2, 2015
VUMC lauded for providing top quality stroke care
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has once again recognized the Vanderbilt Stroke Center for using scientific guidelines to provide top quality patient care. -
April 2, 2015
Dmochowski honored by American Board of Urology
Roger Dmochowski, M.D., professor of Urologic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was recently elected a trustee of the American Board of Urology. -
April 2, 2015
New center strengthens ties with area EMS personnel
A newly established center will serve as a central repository of Vanderbilt resources for the region’s emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.