News Releases

Recent and archived press releases with clinical and research news

November 12, 2025

New study reveals long-term impacts on Stevens-Johnson syndrome survivors 

SJS and TEN occur when a medication triggers the immune system to attack the body’s own skin and mucous membranes.

By Kylie Avery
November 12, 2025

Eleven Vanderbilt scientists among this year’s ‘highly cited’ researchers

They are among 6,868 scientists worldwide whose papers rank in the top 1% by citations for their fields of research and publication year in the Web of Science Core Collection over the past 11 years.

By Bill Snyder
November 11, 2025

AI recruited to lower leading cause of preventable hospital deaths

Risk of VTE rises in hospitals due to factors such as patient immobility, effects from major surgery, and use of indwelling medical devices like central lines.

By Paul Govern
November 11, 2025

Drug resistant infections are on the rise: Experts emphasize education, awareness

Teams at VUMC and Monroe Carell are focused on reaching more clinicians, patients and families through the Vanderbilt Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.

By Jessica Pasley
(photo by Erin O. Smith)
November 10, 2025

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt honors Scott and Sandi Borchetta

Longtime supporters of Monroe Carell, the Borchettas’ latest philanthropy builds on their ongoing commitment to the hospital’s NICU services.

By Paige Turner
October 31, 2025

VUMC to acquire Tennova Clarksville hospital from Community Health Systems Inc.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center announces plans to assume complete ownership of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville hospital from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. VUMC has held a minority interest in the hospital since 2021.

By Rebecca Warren
October 30, 2025

Kix Brooks honored with star on Walk of Champions at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

For over two decades Brooks and his wife, Barbara, have donated their time and resources to Monroe Carell.
By Paige Turner
October 30, 2025

Program shows students that distracted driving can take many forms

Research has found that dialing a phone number while driving increases a teen's risk of crashing by six times, and texting while driving increases the risk by 23 times.
By Jessica Pasley
October 29, 2025

New genetic marker found to predict severe gout drug reactions in US patients

The discovery could improve safety of allopurinol for millions by expanding genetic screening.
By Craig Boerner
October 27, 2025

Daylight saving time ends Nov. 2; how to adjust to ‘falling back’

Getting extra exposure to sunlight can help reset the biological clock and cope with the darker evenings. The best advice for resetting the internal clock is to get light exposure in the morning.
By Wayne Wood
October 24, 2025

VUMC and Heritage Medical Associates to share medical records beginning Nov. 1

The move supports care coordination for thousands of patients who receive treatment at both organizations in Middle Tennessee.
By Paul Govern
October 20, 2025

Three VUMC leaders elected to the National Academy of Medicine

With more than 2,400 members, the NAM (formerly the Institute of Medicine) collaborates closely with its peer academies, the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering, to provide independent and authoritative advice on matters of science, technology and health nationally and globally.
By Bill Snyder
October 7, 2025

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named No. 1 children’s hospital in Tennessee and Southeast by U.S. News & World Report

Monroe Carell has been featured on the Best Children’s Hospitals list for 19 consecutive years, dating back to the rankings’ launch in 2007.
By Christina Echegaray