VUMC News and Communications

August 22, 2013

Vaccine researchers ready as new flu strain evolves

A worrisome new avian influenza virus, called H7N9, emerged this spring in Eastern China.

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August 22, 2013

Nursing School gains renewal of HHS grants

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has received a $427,499 award from the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) grants for 2013-14, marking the 10th consecutive year that VUSN has received the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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August 15, 2013

Komen grants bolster breast cancer research

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators are receiving $1 million in breast cancer research grant funds from Susan G. Komen, the largest nonprofit foundation supporting breast cancer research.

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August 15, 2013

Obesity pathway component identified

Vanderbilt University researchers have discovered a new critical component in the obesity pathway.

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August 15, 2013

Dates set for lead shielding inspections

Vanderbilt’s Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences is offering free annual inspections of lead-lined aprons, vests, skirts/kilts, thyroid collars, gonadal shields, gloves and vinyl-type mobile shielding every Thursday, from Oct. 3 to Dec. 12, from 3:30 to 9 p.m.

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August 15, 2013

Center for Quality Aging forges community bonds

The Vanderbilt Center for Quality Aging is taking the “bench to bedside” concept of translational research out into the community, forming partnerships with assisted living facilities to examine how evidence can be put into action to improve the care of elders.

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August 15, 2013

Daily briefing keeps Children’s Hospital operating smoothly

Every day at precisely 1:35 p.m., the conference room in Suite 2410 at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt becomes the central hub of activity.
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August 14, 2013

Concussion expert says ‘when in doubt, sit them out’

Physicians at the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center urge coaches and parents to know the warning signs of a concussion and not let athletes return to play until they have been cleared by a health care professional.
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August 13, 2013

VUMC concussion expert says ‘When in doubt, sit them out’

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August 12, 2013

Vanderbilt to honor and recognize Reunion classes with two new awards

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August 9, 2013

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

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August 8, 2013

Students promote interprofessional training programs

Two groups of Vanderbilt students from different disciplines of health care recently completed projects with a common goal: promoting interprofessional training for the next generation of health care professionals.
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