Reporter April 1 2016

April 6, 2016

Diabetes management and low income

Adherence to medication was the only self-care activity independently associated with glycemic control in a low-income population.

By Paul Govern
April 5, 2016

Immune defenses in asthma

Vanderbilt researchers show that a certain factor negatively impacts the first-line responder cells in the lungs, providing one explanation for why patients with asthma are at greater risk for invasive bacterial disease.

By Leigh MacMillan
DNA sequence visualization
April 1, 2016

New role identified for p73 gene

The p73 gene is required for the generation of cilia – hair-like projections on cells – findings that could have implications for the study of lung diseases and sterility.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 31, 2016

Study looks at doctors’ response to genetic testing

A new clinical implementation study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center measures how physicians have responded to the introduction of routine genetic testing to predict patient response to the commonly prescribed antiplatelet drug clopidogrel.

By Paul Govern
March 31, 2016

Cadaver Ball 2016

Students, faculty and administrators of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine took over Marathon Music Works in downtown Nashville recently for the annual Cadaver Ball.

By VUMC News and Communications
March 31, 2016

Vanderbilt Asthma, Sinus, Allergy Program sees uptick in alpha-gal syndrome

Vanderbilt’s Asthma, Sinus, and Allergy Program has seen an increase in the number of patients being treated for alpha-gal syndrome, commonly known as the red meat allergy linked to tick bites.
March 31, 2016

Critical care nurse springs into action when young friend suffers stroke

A 27-year-old Nashville woman is thankful a neuro critical care nurse practitioner from Vanderbilt University Medical Center was nearby when she suffered a stroke last month.
By Tom Wilemon
March 31, 2016

VUMC again named a leader in LGBT health care equality

For the fifth year in a row, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been recognized as a Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index 2016.
By Jessica Pasley
March 31, 2016

Anesthesiology adds new leaders, roles

The Department of Anesthesiology is adding to its leadership structure. Andrew Shaw, MBBS, has been named to the newly created role of executive vice chair of the department, and Mark Rice, M.D., has been named to the newly created role of associate vice-chair for clinical affairs.
By Paul Govern
March 31, 2016

VUMC hosts Donate Life event

Vanderbilt University Medical Center will hold its seventh annual Donate Life Flag- Raising Ceremony on Thursday, April 7, as part of national Donate Life month.
By Jessica Pasley
March 31, 2016

Benches, trees highlight VUMC Plaza renovation

The Medical Center campus looks different yet again as the latest phase of the plaza renovation, the space in front of Light Hall, has reopened for pedestrian traffic.
By Paul Govern
March 31, 2016

Patient encourages early screening for colon cancer

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center patient encourages early screening for colon cancer.
By VUMC News and Communications
March 31, 2016

VICC to benefit from upcoming Kenny Chesney concert at Auburn

The Chicken Salad Chick Foundation has named Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center as one of the beneficiaries of funds raised at the inaugural Music & Miracles Superfest, featuring singer Kenny Chesney.
By VUMC News and Communications
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