VUMC News and Communications

July 3, 2012

The future is all around us

By VUMC News and Communications
Fireworks (iStockphoto)
June 29, 2012

VUMC doctors urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks

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Rising kindergartener Jariah Hendricks finishes learning about healthy bedtime routines from VUSN students at the Kindergarten Kick-Off at Kirkpatrick Elementary School. Students pictured are, from left, Allie Morrison, Melanie Parker and Mallory Moore. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt)
June 28, 2012

Nursing school project helps ready children for kindergarten

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Neurons with serotonin transporters labeled with quantum dots. (Jerry Chang / Vanderbilt)
June 27, 2012

Probing the roots of depression by tracking serotonin regulation at a new level

An interdisciplinary team of scientists have successfully tagged a protein that regulates the neurotransmitter serotonin with tiny fluorescent beads, allowing them to track the movements of individual molecules for the first time. This capability makes it possible to study the manner in which serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep at a new level of detail.

June 27, 2012

‘Look Before You Lock’ to prevent child heat stroke and death

By VUMC News and Communications
June 27, 2012

Spelling out HIV risk in urban China

Research reveals clues to HIV risk in Chinese men who have sex with other men.

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June 26, 2012

Construction work will affect Medical Center Drive

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June 26, 2012

Eat at Mimi’s Café in July and help Children’s Hospital

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June 22, 2012

Kids’ cells okay after mom’s cancer radiation

Study finds no evidence of increased mitochondrial mutations in the children of women treated with radiation for cancer.
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June 19, 2012

Get food with international flair at ACDR cook-off

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June 18, 2012

New mobile ‘app’ helps medical center monitor hand washing compliance

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June 18, 2012

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital seeks to reduce drowning incidents this summer

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