VUMC News and Communications
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February 28, 2013
Photo: Family reunion
Faris Al-Jashami, his wife, Claudia, and son, Moohamed, came to the Shade Tree Clinic last week to thank the medical students and medical legal partnership volunteer who helped to reunite them. -
February 28, 2013
Team effort to tackle girl’s rare spinal condition
Lena Caragherghi lets out a sharp “Ow!” as a physical therapist tests the flexibility of her ankles. “You’re going to break my legs!” the 15-year-old exclaims with a giggle. -
February 28, 2013
New fluorescing agent shines light on bladder cancer cells
Two urologic surgeons at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center are among a leading group of cancer physicians using an innovative new imaging agent and blue light system to “light up” cancerous cells inside the bladder. -
February 28, 2013
Fellowship hones minimally invasive brain surgery skills
After six months in Australia studying under an international expert in endoscopic neurosurgery, Lola Chambless, M.D., has brought those minimally invasive brain tumor surgery techniques back to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -
February 25, 2013
My Health at Vanderbilt to unveil simpler look
A redesign of My Health at Vanderbilt will give users an improved experience that is consistent with other Vanderbilt University Medical Center websites. -
February 21, 2013
Structural snapshot hints at new influenza approach
A careful look at how the body’s natural defenses disarm virulent strains of influenza hints at the possibility of a way to fight the flu.