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June 9, 2016

VUMC provides ‘Elite-Plus’ stroke response

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s rapid response in treating stroke patients has received the American Stroke Association’s Honor Roll-Elite Plus recognition.

By Tom Wilemon
June 9, 2016

Get Fit Franklin

By VUMC News and Communications
June 9, 2016

Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics CEO Mitch Edgeworth to give annual update

Mitch Edgeworth and his senior team will host the Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and Clinics first “road show” called Catalyst for Change on Friday, June 17.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 9, 2016

Landmark report urges caution before releasing gene drive-modified organisms

A new report released this week raises questions about “gene drives,” a biological process that can profoundly and rapidly alter the characteristics of entire species.

By Bill Snyder
June 9, 2016

Martina McBride Visit

By VUMC News and Communications
June 9, 2016

Uninsured heart attack patients more likely to be transferred to another facility: study

A new study finds that uninsured heart attack patients are more likely to be transferred.

By Kathy Whitney
June 7, 2016

Vanderbilt LifeFlight Offers Safety Tips For CMA Music Festival

As Nashville welcomes visitors from around the world to the CMA Music Festival this week, Vanderbilt LifeFlight officials are urging fans to take necessary precautions to avoid illness and injury.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 6, 2016

Pulmonary fibrosis culprits

New findings identify isoketal-modified proteins as a previously unrecognized feature of pulmonary fibrosis and as a potential therapeutic target for this disease.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 3, 2016

Pregnancy-related heart disorder clues

Vanderbilt researchers have identified biomarkers that could be useful for evaluating and treating pregnancy-related heart failure.
By Yan Su
June 2, 2016

Alzheimer’s risk gene in younger adults

A genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in later life appears to benefit younger adults as they age.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 2, 2016

VUMC nurse’s personal experiences drive her care of patients with congenital heart defects

Every day, Misty Sharpe looks at the scar down the center of her chest and knows she’s a survivor. She has had four heart surgeries to repair congenital heart defects, ranging from when she was 4 days old to 4 years old. Sharpe, MSN, R.N., now works as a nurse case manager in the Pediatric Cardiology Clinic, treating patients with congenital heart defects and working to raise awareness of the condition.
By Matt Batcheldor
June 2, 2016

‘Young Scientist’ showcases high schoolers’ research at Vanderbilt

High school students performing advanced research at Vanderbilt have the opportunity to share their findings with the scientific community through a journal of their own.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 2, 2016

National certification standards set for health and wellness coaches

Credentialing criteria for health and wellness coaches have been established for the first time, setting the stage for health professionals to apply to take the certification exam next year.
By Tom Wilemon