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June 26, 2014

VU study shows common diabetes drug can slow chronic kidney disease progression

Vanderbilt investigators have demonstrated in two studies that metformin-based treatments delay the onset and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared with other treatments for diabetes.

By Kathy Whitney
June 26, 2014

VUSM team seeks to hone in on health care ‘hot spots’

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is fielding one of 10 teams of students selected to participate in a project aimed at identifying the most frequent users of health care.

By Jessica Pasley
June 26, 2014

Awards recognize commitment, dedication to service

Credo and Five Pillar Leader Award winners were announced Tuesday during the Summer 2014 Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly at Langford Auditorium.

By Bill Snyder
June 26, 2014

Dietetic Internship Program graduates 85th class

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Dietetic Internship Program graduated its 85th class of students on June 16.

By VUMC News and Communications
June 19, 2014

Hamm’s lasting impact commended at Flexner Discovery Lecture

By Bill Snyder
June 19, 2014

Teleneurology services at Williamson Medical Center see success

By VUMC News and Communications
June 19, 2014

HPV-positive head and neck cancer patients may receive lower radiation dose

A new study suggests that lowering the dose of radiation therapy for some head and neck cancer patients may improve outcomes and cause fewer long-term side effects.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 19, 2014

VICC researchers in spotlight at national cancer conference

New Vanderbilt research suggests patients with advanced melanoma — the most deadly form of skin cancer — could safely benefit from a combination of immunotherapy and targeted therapies aimed at specific gene mutations.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 12, 2014

Program helps ease path for long-term care patients

It’s May 8, 2014 — one year to the day since a 25-year-old homeless man, Kris Stevenson, was hit by a car while crossing the street in Nashville, resulting in severe brain, pelvic and abdominal injuries.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 12, 2014

Powers helped launch ‘Nighthawk’ imaging service

Vanderbilt’s Thomas Powers, M.D., has learned to see exceptionally well in the dark.
By Doug Campbell
June 10, 2014

Children’s Hospital again named among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is named among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for the eighth consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings released this week.
By Christina Echegaray
June 5, 2014

VU investigators confirm bromine’s critical role in tissue development

Twenty-seven chemical elements are considered to be essential for human life. Now there is a 28th — bromine.
By Bill Snyder
June 4, 2014

Updates to Medical Center flexPTO program announced

As recently announced, in July 2014, Vanderbilt University Medical Center will make two adjustments to its flexPTO program.
By VUMC News and Communications