Department of Medicine Archive — Page 9 of 127

Medical illustration of a colonoscope inside the bowel, positioned beside a small polyp being removed with a wire loop.
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.

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.

Weekly pill organizer compartments filled with assorted capsules and tablets, with orange prescription bottles in the background.
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.

Billy G. Hudson, PhD, stands indoors in a navy suit, light blue shirt, pink patterned tie and glasses, with his hands clasped, in front of a brick-and-stone building interior.
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.

Aerial view of Vanderbilt Health’s main campus, showing a dense complex of modern and brick medical buildings surrounded by trees, roads, and the wider city landscape.
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.  

Stylized side-profile illustration of a human head with the skull rendered translucent to reveal a network resembling brain blood vessels, dissolving into particles against a peach background.
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.