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April 23, 2020
Study explores melanoma drug’s effectiveness
A study by Vanderbilt research-ers supports the clinical development of a new second-line treatment for metastatic melanoma. -
April 23, 2020
Medical, biological engineering institute honors Bacchetta
Matthew Bacchetta, MD, MBA, MA, associate professor of Thoracic Surgery and adjunct associate professor of Biomedical Engineering, has been inducted to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). -
April 22, 2020
Nursing students participate in virtual clinical training
What do you do with 154 nursing students who are suddenly unable to participate in the hands-on nursing (clinical) care that makes up 60% of their education each week? -
April 22, 2020
Kapu named president-elect of nurse practitioners association
April Kapu, DNP, APRN, associate nursing officer for VUMC Advanced Practice has been named president-elect of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). -
April 22, 2020
Study seeks to improve social competence in adults with autism
Researchers from VUMC are investigating whether participation in a specially designed theatre program can improve social competence in adults with autism. -
April 22, 2020
Safeguarding opioids a concern as children may have more access with families at home due to COVID-19
A new poll from the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy found that few Tennessee parents take steps to safeguard opioids at home, an important concern when children are spending more time indoors due to COVID-19 social distancing recommendations. -
April 21, 2020
Reducing stress in parents of children with autism
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders benefited from the addition of mindfulness-based stress reduction to parent-implemented behavioral interventions.