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April 2, 2020

Progression of inflammatory lung disease analyzed

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center interim analysis shows that there appears to be a considerable length of time before a subset of people develop inflammatory, scarring lung diseases where there is radiologically detectable evidence they will develop lung disease.

By Nancy Humphrey
April 2, 2020

Researcher works on protocols to implement screening for gastric cancer

A Vanderbilt gastroenterologist is helping lead an effort to establish screening guidelines for gastric cancer in the United States, where the number of people at risk for the cancer is increasing as the nation’s population becomes more diverse.

By Tom Wilemon
April 2, 2020

Menachem named to key role for Adult Congenital Heart Association

Jonathan Menachem, MD, has been named to the Medical Advisory Board of the Adult Congenital Heart Association.

By Matt Batcheldor
Social distancing and spending more time at home can make it tempting to stop by the refrigerator more often. Making healthy choices can help.
April 1, 2020

Keeping good nutrition habits crucial while social distancing

Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic could keep many people at home for weeks with fewer trips to the grocery, so it’s natural to want to eat what’s in your freezer or pantry.

By Nancy Humphrey
April 1, 2020

VU engineers, VUMC doctors team for open-source ventilator design

As COVID-19 continues to push unprecedented challenges on medical communities, one of the most pressing threats for hospital staff across the country is a dwindling supply of ventilators.

By Spencer Turney
April 1, 2020

Study to explore TBI’s impact on language processing

Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt University have been awarded more than $3.8 million to study the impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on one’s ability to process language in everyday settings.

By Kelsey Herbers