News Releases
Recent and archived press releases with clinical and research news
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
October 2, 2025
Country music star Kelsea Ballerini donates $100,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and makes special appearance to visit patients and families
The gift, provided through Ballerini’s Feel Your Way Through Charitable Fund, will benefit the hospital’s efforts to keep the children of Tennessee and beyond safe.