Vanderbilt Health News Archive — Page 322 of 390

puzzel pieces, autism
September 24, 2012

Little evidence supports medical treatment options for adolescents with autism

Despite studies that show that many adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders are being prescribed medications, there is almost no evidence to show whether these medications are helpful in this population.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Illustration of the human respiratory system showing the lungs, bronchi, and rib cage in glowing purple, orange, and yellow tones.
September 21, 2012

HER2 may impact lung cancer therapy

A protein associated with aggressive breast cancers may also influence resistance of lung cancer to targeted therapies.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Portrait of a smiling man wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, and a red striped tie.
September 20, 2012

Wellons named chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurological Surgery has recruited John “Jay” Wellons III, M.D., MSPH, to serve as chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Exterior view of a multi-story brick and glass building labeled “Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center,” with a covered entrance and surrounding hospital structures.
September 20, 2012

Cancer Wellness Program launches ‘Thrivership’ classes

Adult cancer patients and survivors are invited to participate in Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s new Thrivership Program, which is designed to restore wellness through physical activity, enhanced nutrition, body awareness and emotional well-being.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Black-and-white stippled line-art head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling person with curly hair, wearing a collared shirt.
September 20, 2012

Discovery Lecture set to focus on mechanisms of fear

Psychiatrist and fear researcher Kerry Ressler, M.D., Ph.D., will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 27.

By Vanderbilt Health News
A woman holds up a blue T-shirt as another woman in a red shirt hands it to her at a cancer-walk sign-up table decorated with balloons.
September 20, 2012

Photo: Signing up

By Vanderbilt Health News