Department of Medicine Archive — Page 15 of 122
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April 9, 2025
Tennessee Poison Center provides critical services and emergency support statewide
It offers guidance to the public and health care professionals on preventing and managing poisonings caused by exposure to drugs, chemicals, plants, animals and other substances. -
April 9, 2025
Colleagues honor the memory of VUMC gastroenterologist Terrence “TA” Smith
During his 20-year career at VUMC, he developed the Vanderbilt Small Bowel Center and was a leader in endoscopic innovation. -
April 8, 2025
A link between bacterial infection and colorectal cancer: Study
Understanding factors that contribute to the development of colorectal cancer could point to new targets for treating the disease at earlier stages, when survival rates are highest. -
April 8, 2025
Patient’s journey a beacon of hope to those facing a life-changing transplant
Amanda Atkins is sharing her story to give hope to those facing a life-changing transplant and to give thanks to her organ donor who made it all possible. -
April 8, 2025
VUMC to implement team-based effort to improve high blood pressure control
This project will implement findings from a PCORI-funded study comparing clinic-based and telehealth models for controlling hypertension, leveraging evidence-based strategies to enhance patient care. -
April 2, 2025
New gene discoveries target uterine fibroids
The research is another step toward development of targeted therapies aimed at reducing the incidence and medical burden of this common condition. -
April 2, 2025
Charlene Dewey honored by the American Medical Women’s Association
Dewey holds joint appointments in the Department of Medical Education and Administration, now the Office of Health Sciences Education, and the Department of Medicine Division of General Internal Medicine and Public Health.