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October 19, 2021

Combo therapy slows prostate cancer

A new combination treatment showed promise in slowing the growth of castration-resistant prostate cancer in animal models, Vanderbilt researchers discovered.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 18, 2021

Nominations being accepted for 2022 Vanderbilt Prize

Nominations for the 2022 Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science are now being accepted.

By Bill Snyder
October 18, 2021

Mental health screening in epilepsy

Sending survey tools to epilepsy patients before their clinic appointment doubled the numbers of patients who were diagnosed and treated for depression and anxiety disorders, Vanderbilt neurologists found.

By Leigh MacMillan
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt patient ambassadors get in the holiday spirit as they wave to the camera for the filming of the Nashville Holiday Music Special outside Children’s Hospital.
October 15, 2021

Holiday music special to benefit Children’s Hospital

A new Nashville Holiday Music Special benefitting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will premiere on Saturday, Dec. 4. The program will take the place of the in-person Nashville Christmas Parade.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 14, 2021

Lecture reflects on the lives touched by Levi Watkins

Levi Watkins Jr., MD, has an enduring legacy as a cardiovascular surgeon, mentor and advocate, and Vanderbilt’s John Tarpley, MD, recently shared his reflections about the remarkable impact of his friend and colleague, both on the medical profession and on the lives of others.

By Jill Clendening
October 14, 2021

New Clinician Spotlight: Caitlin Demarest

Caitlin Demarest, MD, PhD, recently joined the Department of Thoracic Surgery as an assistant professor, having been recruited to Vanderbilt by her mentor, Matthew Bacchetta, MD, MBA.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 14, 2021

Tea drinking and high blood pressure

Habitual tea drinking is associated with a slightly higher risk of hypertension in middle-aged and older Chinese adults, which warrants confirmation by long-term intervention studies, researchers say.
By Sarah E. Glass
October 14, 2021

New marker for metaplasia

A protein that transports water, called aquaporin 5, is expressed by cells undergoing changes that may increase risk for gastric cancer development, Vanderbilt researchers discovered.
By Bill Snyder
October 14, 2021

STAR Clinical Research Network to receive major grant renewal

Vanderbilt's STAR Clinical Research Network has been approved for an additional $8.9 million in funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to support its efforts to improve health care throughout the Southeast and across the United States.
By Bill Snyder
October 14, 2021

Photoimmunotherapy offered in clinical trial for recurrent head and neck cancer

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is recruiting patients for a clinical trial using photoimmunotherapy for recurrent head and neck cancer.
By Tom Wilemon
October 13, 2021

Diagnostic Laboratory Services set for relocation, expansion

Vanderbilt's Diagnostic Laboratory Services are undergoing a major relocation and expansion project.
By Kathy Whitney
October 13, 2021

Patient Experience awards honor service excellence

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is recognizing 485 clinicians and 132 clinical areas for receiving high marks from patients, earning Excellence in Patient Experience awards for fiscal year 2021.
By Jill Clendening
October 13, 2021

Physician, author, humanitarian Meador dies at 90

Vanderbilt's Clifton Meador, MD, professor of Medicine, Emeritus, died Oct. 11. He was 90.
By Kathy Whitney
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