Reporter May 14 2021 Archive — Page 1 of 1

May 13, 2021

Phillips honored by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association

Shantel Phillips, PT, DPT, OCS, physical therapist for Vanderbilt Orthopaedics, has been named Clinical Educator of the Year by the American Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (TPTA).

By Emily Stembridge
May 13, 2021

Research explores how people with traumatic brain injury have adapted to the pandemic

The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences has conducted research to better understand how individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers think the findings may apply to many disability populations in future crises.

By Emily Stembridge
May 13, 2021

People at high genetic risk for colorectal cancer benefit more from lifestyle changes

People with a high polygenic risk score for colorectal cancer could benefit more at preventing the disease by leading healthy lifestyles than those at lower genetic risk, according to a study by Vanderbilt researchers published in the April issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

By Tom Wilemon
VUMC nurse Fredia Fisher, RN, spoke about her son, Kyle, and the legacy he left behind through his donations. (photo by Susan Urmy)
May 12, 2021

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital holds celebration to honor organ and tissue donors

Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (VWCH) recently recognized the generosity of organ and tissue donors through a limited-attendance flag raising ceremony.

By Emily Stembridge
May 12, 2021

Nominations sought for Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar

Nominations for the 2021 Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar are now open. The deadline is June 1.

By Bill Snyder
May 12, 2021

Heparin, platelets discouraged as treatment for blood clots after COVID vaccine

Heparin and platelets are discouraged as treatment for patients who develop blood clots in the brain and low platelet counts 6-15 days after receiving Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, following a clinical investigation review of 12 U.S. cases conducted by the CDC and institutions including Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Craig Boerner