News Releases Archive — Page 12 of 35
Recent and archived press releases with clinical and research news
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June 23, 2025
Shan Foster to be inducted into New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
Vanderbilt men’s hoops great Shan Foster, who now works at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, will be inducted into the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl’s New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame. -
June 17, 2025
Brain white matter abnormalities affect cognition and impact Alzheimer’s disease development: study
Data from more than 4,000 participants reveals link between brain structure and cognitive decline. -
June 17, 2025
VUMC-led research a step closer to understanding, preventing asthma
“Findings from this study indicate that children who develop wheezing have different airway characteristics early in life, even before they develop asthma,” said Tina Hartert, MD, MPH. -
June 17, 2025
Rapid follow-up limits emergency department crowding, ‘boarding’
At Vanderbilt University Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center, ED arrival volumes have increased 8% over last year. In response, there's a newly developed rapid follow-up program for patients who can be referred safely to outpatient clinics for evaluation and treatment. -
June 17, 2025
Drug shows safety, efficacy for precancerous stomach lesions
The drug also showed promise that it could be the first therapeutic intervention against precancerous lesions in the stomach. -
June 10, 2025
Study shows sharp increase in appendix cancer for Generation X and millennials
The findings reveal the need for increased awareness about appendiceal cancer from both clinicians and the public. -
June 6, 2025
ESPN documentary chronicles former NBA player and VUMC heart transplant patient Scot Pollard’s journey
As a world leader in advanced cardiac care and organ transplantation, VUMC is committed to raising awareness and educating the public about the lifesaving impact of organ donation.