Reporter Dec 3 2021

autism concept: puzzle
December 2, 2021

VKC data shows increase in autism spectrum disorder prevalence, provides new data on 4-year-olds

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) researchers are seeing an increase in the number of children in Tennessee with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

By Emily Stembridge
December 2, 2021

Gene discoveries give new hope to people who stutter

New research shows the potential to identify therapeutic directions that could improve outcomes for people who stutter.

By Bill Snyder
December 2, 2021

Surveys show VUMC patients value immediate online access to test results

By Paul Govern
December 2, 2021

Long-acting antibody combo developed at VUMC reduces COVID-19 risk and symptoms

By Bill Snyder
December 2, 2021

Directorships honor VUMC leaders and philanthropic partners

Ten Vanderbilt University Medical Center leaders from across the enterprise in clinical care, research, education and administration have been named as holders of endowed directorships.

By Doug Campbell
December 2, 2021

Thyroid cancer paper lands national recognition

By Doug Campbell
December 2, 2021

VUMC celebrates 20th anniversary of custom-built EHR

Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently commemorated the 20th anniversary of StarPanel, the first fully integrated electronic health record (EHR) in use in a major health system and developed independent of a vendor.
By Fehintola Olumide
December 2, 2021

Study links depression scores, white blood cell count

By Emily Stembridge
December 2, 2021

Reid selected for clinical trial development program

Vanderbilt's Sonya Reid, MD, MPH, has been selected to participate in the first cohort of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Clinical Trial Diversity Career Development Program.
By Tom Wilemon
December 1, 2021

Message of appreciation for Joint Commission survey

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's caring culture was on full display during the recent survey by the The Joint Commission.
By VUMC News and Communications
December 1, 2021

Study provides new insight into how antidepressant drugs work

A study by Vanderbilt researchers sheds light on how current antidepressant drugs work and suggests a new drug target in depression.
By Paul Govern
November 30, 2021

Ivory appointed to AHRQ’s National Advisory Council

VUMC's Cathy Ivory, PhD, RN-BC, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
By Matt Batcheldor
November 30, 2021

Study examines genetic risk for suicide attempt

New research from Vanderbilt identifies the first replicated genomic region contributing to risk of suicide attempt and confirms that genetic risk for the trait is not driven solely by risk for psychiatric disorders.
By Paul Govern
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