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May 24, 2013
Preventable injuries filled Vanderbilt University Hospital last Memorial Day; Doctors urge safety on upcoming holiday
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May 23, 2013
School of Medicine’s achievements outlined at Spring Faculty Meeting
In the midst of tight government budgets and uncertain times, Vanderbilt University Medical Center continues to move ever forward in training the next generation of physician researchers and biomedical scientists. -
May 23, 2013
Adults with disabilities gain entertainment industry experience through ACM, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
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May 23, 2013
Surgical Pathology takes Pioneer Program to heart
Surgical pathologists are often asked to evaluate tissue samples mid-procedure. These intraoperative consultations entail rapid processing and microscopic evaluation to distinguish diseased tissue from healthy tissue, thus helping guide the surgeon’s hands. -
May 23, 2013
VU to lead prostate cancer treatment research effort
David Penson, M.D., MPH, professor of Urologic Surgery, has received a $2 million research award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study localized prostate cancer, the second leading cause of death among American men. -
May 23, 2013
Blood test for autism could speed diagnosis
Vanderbilt University is part of a multi-site autism clinical study designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a blood test that aims to screen children for referral for autism spectrum disorder evaluation (ASD) earlier and more accurately. -
May 23, 2013
VICC hosts cancer researchers during annual retreat
The role of inflammation in gastrointestinal cancer development was a prominent theme among guest speakers during the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center annual retreat held at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center.