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November 6, 2014

Optogenetics sheds new light on brain’s behavior modulators

A new light-based technology is allowing scientists to peer deep into the brain and alter animal behavior with the “flip of a switch.”

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November 4, 2014

Road closure near Children’s Hospital set for Saturday

On Saturday, Nov. 8, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pierce Avenue will be closed from Medical Center Drive to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt pedestrian sky bridge due to construction work in the area.

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November 2, 2014

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October 30, 2014

Elderly face no added risk from cosmetic surgery: study

Senior citizens are at no higher risk for complications from cosmetic surgery than younger patients, according to a recent study by plastic surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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mother and baby
October 30, 2014

Potential therapy for postpartum breast cancer investigated

Nearly 25 percent of all breast cancers among premenopausal women occur within two to five years following a pregnancy.

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October 30, 2014

Photo: Courage Unmasked

Radiation masks donated by head and neck cancer patients and decorated by Nashville-area artists were displayed during the recent Courage Unmasked event at Vanderbilt’s Sarratt Gallery.

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October 30, 2014

Vanderbilt experts offer advice for trick-or-treating with food allergies

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October 30, 2014

After-hours clinics hit new milestone in patient visits

Vanderbilt Children’s After-Hours Clinics have treated 10,000 patients since the first clinic opened its doors on March 25, 2013. Patients and families are able to receive expert pediatric care in their own communities for illness or injuries that occur during the evening or weekend.
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October 30, 2014

Take a walk in the sun to ease time change woes, says Vanderbilt sleep expert

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October 30, 2014

Mindfulness training for parents of children with ASD studied

Amy Weitlauf, Ph.D., assistant professor of Pediatrics, will be leading a study among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness training as part of early interventions for children with ASD.
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October 30, 2014

Annual State of the Adult Enterprise address set for Nov. 11

The 2014 State of the Adult Enterprise — Driving Value will be presented on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
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October 30, 2014

Photo: BRA Day

Representatives from the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery distribute educational material to staff outside Light Hall during the recent Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day.
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