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March 7, 2013

Vanderbilt sleep expert offers daylight saving survival tips

By Craig Boerner
Vanderbilt Police Chief August Washington addressed the Capitol Hill press corps March 5 about Senate Bill 1241, which would strip VUPD of its police powers. (John Russell/Vanderbilt)
March 6, 2013

Slovis, Washington speak on behalf of VUPD at Legislative Plaza

Police Chief August Washington and Corey Slovis, chairman of emergency medicine, headed to Legislative Plaza to voice opposition to a bill in the Tennessee State Legislature that threatens the ability of the Vanderbilt Police Department to protect the campus.

By VUMC News and Communications
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March 5, 2013

High Fidelity: Cochlear implant users report dramatically better hearing with new Vanderbilt process

Longtime cochlear implant users are reporting such dramatic improvements in their hearing, thanks to new image-guided programming methods developed by Vanderbilt University researchers.

By VUMC News and Communications
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March 4, 2013

Study finds maternal diet may predict RSV severity

An important predictor of the severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants may be what their mothers ate during pregnancy.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 1, 2013

Zeppos reflects on first five years as chancellor

The One Vanderbilt transformation continues as Nicholas S. Zeppos marks five years as chancellor. Read the story and watch video of Zeppos discussing the opportunities and challenges facing Vanderbilt today.

By VUMC News and Communications
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February 21, 2013

Study finds Vanderbilt generated $8.6 billion economic impact on Tennessee

Vanderbilt University had an $8.6 billion impact on the Tennessee state economy during fiscal year 2011-12, according to an independent economic analysis released today.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 20, 2013

Last Days of Winter Can be Hard on Eyes; Vanderbilt Ophthalmologist Offers Care Tips

Winter may be slowly giving way to spring, but the remaining cold days of the season can cause plenty of trouble for the eyes—trouble that is largely avoidable, says a Vanderbilt Eye Institute ophthalmologist.
By Jessica Pasley
February 14, 2013

Zeppos urges Congress to prioritize research universities and academic medical centers

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos spent Feb. 12 and 13 in Washington, D.C., meeting with congressional leaders and making the case for federal investments in science and engineering research and education.
By VUMC News and Communications
February 14, 2013

Woman gives ultimate Valentine’s gift to her husband

By Jessica Pasley
February 13, 2013

This Valentine’s Day, love is good for the heart, says Vanderbilt cardiologist

Being involved in a healthy, loving relationship is good for the heart, says Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologist Julie Damp.
By Kathy Whitney
February 12, 2013

Children’s Hospital nationally ranked by ‘Parents’ magazine

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has earned two top spots among "Parents" magazine’s best of children’s hospital lists released last week.
By Christina Echegaray
February 8, 2013

Author Rob Bell talks ‘What We Talk About When We Talk About God’ March 14 at Vanderbilt University

By VUMC News and Communications
February 1, 2013

Cell source of heart’s blood vessels

An unexpected group of cells generates the coronary arteries and may be useful for regeneration therapies following injury to the heart.
By Leigh MacMillan
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