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Smartphone screenshot of a “VIRTUAL KIDNEY DOCTOR” interface showing a “Benefits of kidney transplant” section, a video thumbnail with a play button, a response button, a checkbox to receive details by email, and “Go Back” and “Next” buttons.
October 21, 2026

The virtual doctor will see you now: AI-powered avatars, chatbots show potential in transplant research

Two Vanderbilt Center for Transplant Science studies show the efficacy of having a virtual conversation with an avatar or chatbot. In the latest version of one of the interfaces, patients can even choose the race and sex of the avatar.

By Matt Batcheldor
Futuristic blue digital illustration combining a DNA double helix with glowing circuit-board patterns, binary-style numbers, and vertical data streams.
February 2, 2023

Machine learning aids injury prevention in cardiac cath labs

By Paul Govern
March 17, 2022

Study compares kidney injury risk for COVID, flu patients

A Vanderbilt study found that renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAASi) inhibitor drugs, which are commonly used to regulate high blood pressure, do not disproportionately increase the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with COVID-19 compared to patients hospitalized with influenza.

By Emily Stembridge
Smiling older couple seated together indoors as the man kisses the woman on the cheek.
March 15, 2018

Research explores barriers to kidney disease screening

New research by Vanderbilt nephrologists highlights potential barriers that may prevent black Americans from being screened for kidney disease.

By Vanderbilt Health News