Tom Wilemon

March 9, 2017

Osher Center offers multiple back pain treatment options

The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt offers most of the treatments in the new guidelines for back pain recently recommended by the American College of Physicians, but misconceptions about those treatments remain a barrier to care.

By Tom Wilemon
February 23, 2017

First class of PM&R residents sets bar high for new program

The inaugural class of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program is making a big impact on patient care and research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

By Tom Wilemon
February 9, 2017

Effort launched to better serve patients with Tourette syndrome

Two neurologists are working to establish a multidisciplinary medical home at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) for children and adults with Tourette syndrome.

By Tom Wilemon
January 26, 2017

Chance to sing for the Pope motivates cancer patient

Cancer patient Sharon Edwards will lift her voice toward what she hopes is a better year when she sings for Pope Francis later this month.

By Tom Wilemon
December 8, 2016

Clinical trial seeks to extend stroke treatment time window

The Vanderbilt Stroke Center will participate in a national clinical trial to investigate whether thrombectomies can benefit stroke patients when performed beyond the currently recommended window of time for intervention.

By Tom Wilemon
December 1, 2016

Quick response key after chiropractic-related stroke

Ashley Johnson suffered the same type of stroke after a chiropractic neck manipulation that killed model and social media star Katie May earlier this year, but the 29-year-old woman survived thanks to quick recognition and rapid response.

By Tom Wilemon
November 10, 2016

Alzheimer’s study establishes way to measure resilience

Vanderbilt researchers have established a new measure of resilience to cognitive impairment in people with asymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.
By Tom Wilemon
October 27, 2016

Scaring up a good time

The Health Plus Pumpkin Carving Competition on the Medical Center plaza last week drew 40 entries, with employees voting for their favorites.
By Tom Wilemon
October 20, 2016

Effort aims to measure resiliency in injured soldiers

Physical therapists use questionnaires to identify patients at risk for slow recovery, but those tools aren’t tailored to assess the resiliency of injured U.S. military personnel.
By Tom Wilemon
October 20, 2016

Diabetes study seeks to identify biomarkers for fracture risk

Medical studies have established that people with type 2 diabetes are more susceptible to fractures, but the biological process that weakens their bones is not understood.
By Tom Wilemon
October 13, 2016

Guidelines to help concussed students return to school

Tennessee is about to join a handful of states with “Return to Learn” guidelines that recommend how to help students who have suffered concussions ease back into the classroom.
By Tom Wilemon
September 22, 2016

National Lymphedema Network honors VUMC research efforts

Lymphedema research conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) to better understand patient risk for this chronic condition and treatment responses received recognition at an international conference.
By Tom Wilemon
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