News Releases
Recent and archived press releases with clinical and research news
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February 18, 2025
Scot Pollard’s journey took him from the NBA to the heart transplant waitlist
At 6 feet, 11 inches, he played in the NBA for 11 years on five different teams before retiring in 2008 and never had any heart issues that slowed him down. -
February 13, 2025
Researchers simulate battlefield blast exposures to reduce impact on soldiers
The military was interested in finding ways to reduce impact on the brain by developing strategies that could be employed during training exercises. -
February 11, 2025
Vanderbilt Lung Transplant establishes new record
For the second calendar year in a row, Vanderbilt Lung Transplant has the busiest program in the Southeast and leads the nation in innovation in organ preservation and regeneration. -
February 11, 2025
Vanderbilt Transplant Center reaches new heights in 2024, now the nation’s third busiest
Through dramatic growth, the VTC is now the nation’s third busiest transplant center by volume, saving 136 more critically ill patients in calendar year 2024 than in 2023. -
February 4, 2025
Locks for Children’s Safety program provides free gun locks
The initiative seeks to eliminate barriers and foster a safe, judgment-free space for families, employees and community members. -
February 3, 2025
Study shows urine test for prostate cancer could be used at home
The results are important because it could enable at-home testing and increased access to testing for patients undergoing telehealth care. -
February 3, 2025
Digital pathology aims to unlock secrets hidden in tissue samples
The pilot project, which is expected to digitize 500,000 slides over three years, aims to open avenues for research, assist with access to whole-slide images for education and clinical meetings (of tumor boards, for example), and facilitate planning for the implementation of digital pathology for diagnostic purposes.