Tom Wilemon

March 1, 2018

Time window extended for some stroke surgeries

New research indicates the time window for a thrombectomy following a stroke is longer than previously thought, but how soon the surgery occurs still matters.

By Tom Wilemon
March 1, 2018

Initiative gives rural residents access to stroke care advances

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center telemedicine initiative seeks to broaden access to advancements in stroke care for residents of rural counties in Tennessee.

By Tom Wilemon
February 8, 2018

Bone and Joint Franklin thrives on team approach

Spine surgeon Byron Stephens, MD, works closely with physiatrists who treat patients with nonsurgical options at Vanderbilt Bone and Joint Franklin.

By Tom Wilemon
February 8, 2018

Neurosurgery, spine programs named among best in nation

Becker’s Hospital Review has recognized Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) as having one of the 100 best neurosurgery and spine programs in the nation.

By Tom Wilemon
February 8, 2018

Neurology’s Davis blends modesty, clinical excellence

Thomas “Tom” Davis, MD, enjoys archery when he’s not treating people with movement disorders.

By Tom Wilemon
February 1, 2018

Echocardiography pioneer Greene endows directorship

His hands have flickered across saxophones, guided airplanes and held stethoscopes. With a nimble skill set and a steady demeanor, R. Glenn Greene, MD, excelled in careers that others just dream of pursuing. He was a union musician before graduating college, a physician who helped pioneer echocardiography and a commercial pilot.

By Tom Wilemon
January 4, 2018

Young named chief medical officer of American Red Cross

Vanderbilt’s Pampee Young, MD, PhD, has been named chief medical officer of the American Red Cross.
By Tom Wilemon
December 19, 2017

Assembly highlights eStar launch, IT ecosystem

With the liftoff of eStar accomplished, it’s time to set the course for optimizing the new information technology ecosystem for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), but not without first thanking all those who delivered seamless patient care during the transition, said Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of VUMC and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
By Tom Wilemon
December 18, 2017

Brain lesions and criminal behavior linked to moral decision-making network

When brain lesions occur within the brain network responsible for morality and value-based decision-making, they can predispose a person toward criminal behavior, according to new research by Ryan Darby, MD, assistant professor of Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
By Tom Wilemon
November 30, 2017

Study seeks to reduce opioid use for chronic pain

Kristin Archer, PhD, DPT, associate professor and vice chair of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, will serve as principal investigator at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) for a clinical trial that is examining strategies for reducing opioid use among patients with chronic pain.
By Tom Wilemon
November 20, 2017

Athletes with disabilities inspire VUMC running volunteers

Inspiration, motivation, determination, perspiration
By Tom Wilemon
November 16, 2017

Drug’s effectiveness for neurosarcoidosis studied

A drug commonly prescribed for Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis is also effective for treating neurosarcoidosis, according to new research led by Vanderbilt neurologists.
By Tom Wilemon