Reporter Feb 7 2014

February 6, 2014

Shuttle was first stop on employee’s ride to recovery

After her normal morning commute turned deadly, Teresa Evans says she is grateful to work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 6, 2014

Colorectal surgery helps swimmer return to the pool

A diagnosis of ulcerative colitis during his junior year of high school threatened to stop Ryan Burcham’s future as a competitive collegiate swimmer before it could start.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 6, 2014

Antioxidants promising for rare disorder

The antioxidant vitamin E prevented the buildup of toxic products in a model of a rare genetic disorder, suggesting new strategies for therapeutic development.

By Bill Snyder
February 5, 2014

Discovery may pave way for RSV vaccine

Vanderbilt University scientists have contributed to a major finding, reported this week in the journal Nature, which could lead to the first effective vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a significant cause of infant mortality.

By Bill Snyder
February 4, 2014

LifeFlight Event Medicine covers events large and small

Providing emergency medical coverage at special events can be challenging. But a recent downtown-wide New Year’s Eve celebration required the support equivalent to a mini-disaster response.

By Jerry Jones
January 31, 2014

Vanderbilt named a ‘healthiest workplace in America’

Vanderbilt University has been named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2014 by Healthiest Employers, an independent corporate wellness research and data analysis firm.

By Wayne Wood
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