Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 253 of 390
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October 16, 2014
VUSN study seeks to improve lymphedema care
A new Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) study may lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for the 20-30 percent of breast cancer patients with lymphedema, the painful and stigmatizing arm swelling that often results from treatment. -
October 16, 2014
Reading Clinic again lands Dollar General Foundation support
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has again awarded a $50,000 Youth Literacy grant to the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Reading Clinic. -
October 15, 2014
Brain surgery through the cheek
Vanderbilt engineers have developed a surgical robot designed to perform brain surgery by entering through the cheek instead of the skull. -
October 15, 2014
Antibiotics, fetal vessel defect linked
Certain antibiotics increase the risk of a congenital heart disorder called patency of the ductus arteriosis. -
October 14, 2014
Clinical workstations transitioned to Dell as of Oct. 1
As of Oct. 1, support of clinical workstations and a portion of the IT Help Desk have transitioned to Dell. -
October 13, 2014
New faculty: Neal will train next generation of nurse-midwives
Cesarean delivery is the most common major surgery in the United States. Although sometimes necessary for the health of mother or child, Jeremy Neal thinks too many C-sections are done without good rationale, contributing to adverse health outcomes.