New protocol for young brain injury patients shows success

A new protocol put into place more than a year ago at Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is showing early signs of improving outcomes for patients with traumatic brain injuries.

Study finds national decline in one type of serious heart attack

The most emergent form of heart attacks is decreasing nationwide, but this declining incidence could affect emergency departments’ quality and timeliness of care.

Down Syndrome group honors McMillan

Elise McMillan, J.D., received the Mollie Burd Gavigan Service Award from the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT) in recognition of McMillan’s “instrumental role in improving the lives of individuals with Down syndrome in Middle Tennessee.” The award was presented recently at the annual DSAMT Buddy Race.

More breast cancer patients opting for mastectomy, Vanderbilt study finds

Vanderbilt study finds nationwide decline in one type of serious heart attack

Vanderbilt’s neurovascular chip project moves into new phase

Vanderbilt researchers will play a key role in the second phase of the federal “tissue chip for drug screening” program.