Tech & Health Archive — Page 3 of 21

April 7, 2026

Multi-institutional team pioneers retinal test for early Alzheimer’s disease

The potential for a retinal screening test was bolstered by a recent discovery that clearance of amyloid-beta oligomers by immune cells in retinal blood vessels was disrupted in donor eyes from individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, compared to age-matched, healthy control eyes.

March 27, 2026

2026 REDCap Fest recordings available online

Videos and slides from REDCap Fest 2026, held online March 4-6, are available for viewing by members of the Vanderbilt and Meharry Medical College community.

March 25, 2026

Brock Innovator of the Year lecture: Daniel Fabbri wants to speed research and patient care  

The Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation sponsors campus lectures to celebrate award winners.

March 20, 2026

Study shows AI-assisted risk model for lung nodules is cost-effective

Risk prediction software using artificial intelligence can help determine whether pulmonary nodules detected during lung cancer screening need to be biopsied.

March 18, 2026

Vanderbilt Health uses novel robotic device to place central lines in FDA trial  

A Chattanooga patient says she’s feeling great after becoming the first to receive the robotic‑assisted central line in Nashville.

March 10, 2026

Loneliness is a critical step on the road to suicide: Study

Mental health treatment is often out of reach. A person-centered approach to reducing loneliness that helps people engage with others might be more feasible.