VUMC News and Communications

April 26, 2012

New drug mutes more melanomas

An experimental melanoma drug may be beneficial for patients not eligible for targeted therapies.

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April 20, 2012

Vanderbilt University Medical Center achieves Magnet status

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April 20, 2012

Vanderbilt recognized by AHA as a fit-friendly company

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April 19, 2012

MRSA in pregnancy may be less dangerous than previously thought

Vanderbilt pediatric infectious disease researchers studying antibiotic-resistant staph say fears that mothers carrying the germ may set their newborns up for infection are unfounded.

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April 18, 2012

Free head and neck cancer screening April 27

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April 17, 2012

‘Healing Broken Hearts’ to air on WTVF-Channel 5 April 23

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April 13, 2012

Wilms’ tumors differ in developing nations

In addition to limited health care resources, biological factors may play a role in the poor survival of children with a common kidney cancer in developing nations.
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April 12, 2012

Targeting post-transplant diabetes

Targeting diabetes that develops after a stem cell transplant may help moderate graft-vs.-host disease, an adverse effect of the procedure, and improve outcomes.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 6, 2012

Factor sensitizes cancer to radiation

Measuring levels of an enzyme in head and neck tumors may indicate how the tumor will respond to radiation therapy.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 6, 2012

Gut germs govern growth

Treating H. pylori infection in children may help their growth rebound, a recent study suggests.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 5, 2012

Discussion on mindfulness and its effects on cancer April 17

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April 3, 2012

‘An Evening with Friends’ raises funds for Children’s Hospital April 13

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