Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 308 of 390
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February 21, 2013
Study finds Vanderbilt generated $8.6 billion economic impact on Tennessee
Vanderbilt University had an $8.6 billion impact on the Tennessee state economy during fiscal year 2011-12, according to an independent economic analysis released today. -
February 21, 2013
Hand hygiene efforts helping to cut infection rates
Dramatic reductions in infection rates throughout Vanderbilt’s inpatient care units are strongly associated with gains in hand hygiene compliance, according to Chief Hospital Epidemiol-ogist Tom Talbot, M.D., MPH, associate professor of Preventive Medicine. -
February 18, 2013
Pancreas cells full of potential
Adult cells in the pancreas can return to a less mature state – and then become a different cell type, like the beta cells that secrete insulin. -
February 14, 2013
Zeppos urges Congress to prioritize research universities and academic medical centers
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos spent Feb. 12 and 13 in Washington, D.C., meeting with congressional leaders and making the case for federal investments in science and engineering research and education. -
February 14, 2013
Vermund, Polack elected to American Pediatric Society
Two Vanderbilt physicians, both in the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, have been elected to the American Pediatric Society (APS), one of the nation's oldest and most renowned academic societies. -
February 14, 2013
Panel to discuss global children’s health
Experts in global pediatric health from Vanderbilt, Save the Children and the Tennessee Department of Health are set to discuss the major challenges health providers face to keep children healthy.