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August 1, 2013

‘Team Vanderbilt’ new starting point for all walks, races

Nashville is home to hundreds of charitable walks, runs and rides. It often becomes overwhelming to decipher who, what, when, where and how many are taking place.

By Jessica Pasley
August 1, 2013

Ceremony marks beginning of medical students’ journey

First-year Vanderbilt University School of Medicine students were asked to feel the weight of responsibility as they donned their white coats in a ceremony July 26 in 208 Light Hall.

By VUMC News and Communications
August 1, 2013

New technique eases stroke risk for atrial fibrillation patients

People with the most common irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation (AF) are at greater risk for stroke due to the formation of clots in the left atrial appendage (LAA), a small pouch which empties blood into the left atrium.

By Kathy Whitney
August 1, 2013

VU physicians lead Top Doctors, Best Doctors lists

The breadth, depth and quality of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s clinical expertise are well represented on two national lists of premier physicians.

By VUMC News and Communications
July 31, 2013

Vanderbilt toxicologists warn of dangers of pool chemical misuse

By VUMC News and Communications
July 31, 2013

Factor’s role in long bone development

Insight into how the protein neurofibromin participates in the signaling pathway that produces the body’s long bones has implications for fracture healing in some patients.

By Leigh MacMillan
July 29, 2013

Vanderbilt and Williamson Medical Center team to strengthen walk-in clinic services

Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Clinics and Services, LLC, is officially open for business.
By Jessica Pasley
July 29, 2013

Motor protein revs up cell division

A motor protein that helps drive cell division may be a promising new target for cancer therapeutics.
By Leigh MacMillan
July 26, 2013

Reducing fatal rhythms after heart attack

Reducing heart muscle response to calcium could decrease the risk of fatal arrhythmias after heart attacks.
By Courtney M. Campbell
July 25, 2013

VUMC named among ‘most-wired’ U.S. hospitals

For the ninth consecutive year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been named among the nation's 100 “most-wired” hospitals and health systems for its innovative efforts in medical technology.
By Doug Campbell
July 25, 2013

App helps children manage their health care routines

Adults have calendar applications on all their digital devices to remind them of appointments and what’s next on their agenda.
By Christina Echegaray
July 25, 2013

Award bolsters study of bladder cancer chemo resistance

David DeGraff, Ph.D., has received the 2013 BCAN Young Investigator Award for Bladder Cancer Research.
By VUMC News and Communications
July 25, 2013

Event to highlight breast-feeding’s benefits

Adjoa Taylor is no stranger to breast-feeding. The mother of five is well versed in the advantages of nursing for her children. But what she discovered were the benefits for herself.
By Jessica Pasley