Department of Medicine

February 27, 2026

Demographic and histologic factors influence risk of colon polyp recurrence

Vanderbilt Health study supports shift toward dynamic surveillance that extends monitoring for patients with specific demographic and histologic risk profiles.

By Leigh MacMillan
February 27, 2026

‘Kindlins’ are a key to kidney formation

Kindlins regulate cell signaling during the formation of ureteric buds, a key step in the development of the kidneys’ urine collection system.

By Bill Snyder
February 25, 2026

Patients with atrial fibrillation face higher bleeding risks when treated with 2 common medications

While diltiazem remains an effective option for heart rate control in selected patients, bleeding risk posed by anticoagulants should be considered.

By Jake Lowary
February 25, 2026

Billy Hudson named 2026 Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient

Leaders in government, business, military, media and technology will be honored with the prestigious Ellis Island Medals of Honor on May 16 during gala on Ellis Island.

By Craig Boerner and Bill Snyder
February 24, 2026

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine ranks seventh in NIH support of disease-fighting research

Six clinical departments and two basic science departments at VUSM ranked in the top 10 among medical school departments nationwide in fiscal year 2025.  

By Bill Snyder
February 24, 2026

Study identifies medical conditions that could predict future Alzheimer’s disease

The findings could suggest ways to intervene before clinical symptoms of memory and cognitive impairment become apparent.

By Leigh MacMillan
February 10, 2026

Wife of cholangiocarcinoma patient makes gift in honor of husband

After moving to Nashville in 2011, Sallie and John chose Vanderbilt Health for their care because they valued being part of a teaching hospital.
By Camille Amadeo Savell
February 9, 2026

Vanderbilt research uncovers new clue to insulin resistance

The latest findings could lead to more targeted ways to increase insulin-stimulated glucose uptake by muscle and exercise tolerance.
By Bill Snyder
February 6, 2026

New analytical approach identifies novel risk genes for colorectal cancer

The study advances understanding of risk for colon and rectal cancers and points to targets for developing new treatments.
By Leigh MacMillan
February 5, 2026

‘Liberation’ from acute dialysis may enhance recovery of kidney function

Researchers at Vanderbilt Health and three other centers compared conventional dialysis to a conservative dialysis strategy.
By Guillermo Sanchez, PhD
February 4, 2026

Vanderbilt Health’s Vineet Agrawal, Fabian Bock among 2026 ASCI Young Physician-Scientist awardees

Since 2014, 27 Vanderbilt faculty members have received the annual award, which recognizes “notable achievements” by researchers early in their first faculty appointments.
By Bill Snyder
February 4, 2026

Clinical trial led by Vanderbilt Health seeks to refine lung cancer biopsy standards

The development of better biopsy approaches is driven by the fact that lung cancer kills more than 130,000 Americans annually, and survival depends on early diagnosis, which requires biopsy to be definitive.
By Jill Clendening
February 4, 2026

Broad genetic study reveals new drug target for asthma

The findings could bring relief to the more than 26 million people in the United States with asthma, a chronic and complex inflammatory disease of the airways.
By Bill Snyder