News Releases

Recent and archived press releases with clinical and research news

Siblings Shayli and Shafer Daves at home following the transplant. (photo by Susan Urmy)

Sister’s kidney donation to her brother is a dream come true

The siblings, both recovering from surgery, admitted they were best friends, a bond that has grown even deeper since the transplant.

By Jessica Pasley

Huda Akil, PhD

Neuroscientist Huda Akil wins Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science

Established by VUMC in 2006, the Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science recognizes scientists of national reputation who have a stellar record of research accomplishments and are known for mentoring others in science.

Vanderbilt’s nationally recognized Trauma Center treats amazing array of injuries

On a given day, the Vanderbilt Trauma Center may admit multiple gunshot and motor vehicle accident victims. For 27 years, across nearly 100,000 admissions, the Trauma Center’s physicians, nurses and staff have been treating patients arriving from a region covering 80,000 square miles.

Psychologists included as part of medical teams to support children’s mental health awareness

These psychologists work with the medical team and families to help support patients during their hospital visits and in coping with and treating their medical diagnosis.

By Jessica Pasley

New study highlights improved treatment approach for people with mild asthma

A multicenter trial found that adding budesonide, an inhaled steroid, to albuterol significantly reduced severe asthma attacks compared to using albuterol alone.

By Christina Echegaray

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New clinic focuses on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues

Feeding and swallowing problems, known as dysphagia, occur in an estimated 25% to 45% of normally developing children.

By Jessica Pasley

May 8, 2025

Newer preventive options helping reduce RSV-associated hospitalization rates among infants

For decades no effective preventive options existed, and the tools now exist to prevent severe disease.

By Jessica Pasley

May 8, 2025

Veterans with depression have increased risk of heart failure: study

The findings give patients and clinicians have another reason to screen for and treat depression in order to prevent potential future heart failure.

By Matt Batcheldor

May 1, 2025

All cancer patients at Vanderbilt-Ingram will have the opportunity to ring the bell

Seven months after cancer patient Matt Duckworth's death, the bell pealed loudly at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center infusion clinic as a plaque was unveiled in his honor.

By Tom Wilemon

May 1, 2025

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital continues its straight ‘A’ hospital safety designation from The Leapfrog Group

This straight “A” designation honors the hospital for its continued preventive measures taken against harm.

April 21, 2025

Neurodevelopmental care initiative supports infants and young children exposed to opioids in utero

SHINE program offers neurodevelopmental care embedded within a medical home for infants and young children with neonatal opioid exposures.

By Jessica Pasley

April 15, 2025

VUMC researchers report the number of children with autism in Tennessee has doubled in the past decade

CDC releases new autism data highlighting early identification trends, prevalence and differences across the U.S.

By Danny Bonvissuto

April 10, 2025

$4.1 million grant awarded to study unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions

Antibiotic prescriptions handed out in unplanned care spaces contribute to antimicrobial resistance, especially if they are not necessary to treat infections.

By Evan Dorian