New England Journal of Medicine

June 16, 2023

Study shows video laryngoscope increases successful intubation on first attempt

A Vanderbilt study study comparing the two types of laryngoscopes used in tracheal intubation of critically ill patients showed that the use of a video laryngoscope increased successful intubation on the first attempt, compared to the use of a direct laryngoscope, the standard approach for almost a century.

By Nancy Humphrey
The system is designed to bypass blocked arteries in the leg and restore blood flow into the foot through the veins.
March 30, 2023

New procedure helps patients avoid leg amputation

More than 75% of patients facing amputation from the most severe form of peripheral artery disease were able to keep their limb after an innovative treatment as part of a multicenter study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

By Craig Boerner
March 2, 2023

High-dose flu vaccine beneficial for pediatric stem cell transplant patients

Vanderbilt was the lead site for an influenza vaccine study in pediatric allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients that may lead to a change in the current flu vaccine recommendations in this vulnerable population.

By Jessica Pasley
A study found that aspirin counteracts clotting as effectively as other treatments and is also cheaper.
February 9, 2023

Aspirin’s effectiveness at preventing blood clots studied

A Vanderbilt study found that aspirin is as effective as low molecular weight heparin at preventing hospital-acquired deep venous thromboembolism, or blood clots in the veins, for orthopaedic trauma patients.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Wesley Self, MD, MPH
February 2, 2023

Study of two sepsis interventions finds identical outcomes

Vanderbilt University Medical Center had a leading role in a large national study designed to compare two early interventions in the treatment of patients with sepsis, the body’s severe response to an uncontrolled infection.

By Nancy Humphrey
November 10, 2022

Study defines role of steroids in congenital heart disease surgery

Steroids are commonly given to infants during open-heart surgery to reduce inflammation, but whether the drugs significantly improve patient outcomes has not been settled — until now.

By Bill Snyder
November 4, 2022

Study finds Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine safe and effective for young children

A Vanderbilt study finds that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children 6 months to 5 years of age.
By Bill Snyder
October 24, 2022

Vanderbilt study finds that the most common oxygen saturation targets for hospitalized patients appear equally safe and effective

A Vanderbilt study looked at the oxygen saturation target that results in optimal outcomes — number of days alive and free of mechanical ventilation — in 2,500 critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation.
By Nancy Humphrey
July 6, 2022

Study shows two vaccine doses for mothers eases COVID complications for infants

Infants younger than 6 months were better protected from COVID-19 complications when mothers received two doses of the vaccine while pregnant, according to Vanderbilt researchers.
By Jessica Pasley
June 8, 2022

Research probes cause of acute flaccid myelitis in children

Research that began at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has found evidence that a viral infection followed by a “robust” immune response is the cause of a polio-like paralyzing illness in children called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).
By Bill Snyder
May 12, 2022

VUMC-led study finds Moderna COVID vaccine safe and effective for children

By Bill Snyder
May 10, 2022

New study illustrates how much it would cost for cancer drugs covered under Medicare Part D

A new study by Vanderbilt researchers highlights how some older Americans diagnosed with cancer can face unlimited out-of-pocket spending for prescription drugs under the current structure of the Medicare Part D benefit.
By Jake Lowary
February 28, 2022

Study finds azithromycin use during RSV not useful in preventing recurrent wheezing, may cause harm

Vanderbilt research on the impact of the antibiotic azithromycin during severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis overwhelmingly support current national bronchiolitis guidelines, which recommend against antibiotics during acute bronchiolitis due to lack of effect on the acute illness.
By Jessica Pasley