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June 22, 2017

VU scientists report a way to calm the sepsis “storm”

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have found a way to calm the “genomic storm” that triggers the often-lethal consequences of sepsis.

By Bill Snyder
June 22, 2017

Vanderbilt Pre-Diabetes Clinic tackles type 2 diabetes in children

In Middle Tennessee, where roughly one-third of children are overweight or obese, the risk of developing pediatric type 2 diabetes is high and the consequences can be serious.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 22, 2017

Ehrenfeld named secretary of AMA’s board of trustees

Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D., MPH, professor of Anesthesiology, Surgery, Biomedical Informatics and Health Policy, was named secretary of the American Medical Association (AMA) board of trustees for 2017-2018 following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.

By Kathy Whitney
June 22, 2017

Hackett elected to leadership role for national cancer group

Lauren Hackett, MPA, executive director of Administration and chief business officer for Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), has been elected to serve on the Finance Committee for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).

By VUMC News and Communications
intensive care vital sign monitor
June 21, 2017

Device helps ICU patients by filtering out noise from medical alarms

A team of investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) wants to improve patient outcomes in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings by silencing audible medical alarms in hospital rooms.

By Jessica Pasley
researcher and helmet
June 20, 2017

How six cups of ground coffee can improve nose, throat surgery

Vanderbilt engineers have designed a “granular jamming cap” filled with coffee grounds that can improve the accuracy of the sophisticated “GPS” system that surgeons use for nose and throat surgery.

By VUMC News and Communications