Reporter Feb 7 2014
Next Bedside Matters to take place Feb. 19
Feb. 6, 2014—The next Bedside Matters, an hourlong, monthly rounds geared toward helping all Vanderbilt University Medical Center health care providers deal with the social and emotional issues of caring for patients and families, will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Shuttle was first stop on employee’s ride to recovery
Feb. 6, 2014—After her normal morning commute turned deadly, Teresa Evans says she is grateful to work at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Colorectal surgery helps swimmer return to the pool
Feb. 6, 2014—A diagnosis of ulcerative colitis during his junior year of high school threatened to stop Ryan Burcham’s future as a competitive collegiate swimmer before it could start.
Antioxidants promising for rare disorder
Feb. 6, 2014—The antioxidant vitamin E prevented the buildup of toxic products in a model of a rare genetic disorder, suggesting new strategies for therapeutic development.
Discovery may pave way for RSV vaccine
Feb. 5, 2014—Vanderbilt University scientists have contributed to a major finding, reported this week in the journal Nature, which could lead to the first effective vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a significant cause of infant mortality.
LifeFlight Event Medicine covers events large and small
Feb. 4, 2014—Providing emergency medical coverage at special events can be challenging. But a recent downtown-wide New Year’s Eve celebration required the support equivalent to a mini-disaster response.
Vanderbilt named a ‘healthiest workplace in America’
Jan. 31, 2014—Vanderbilt University has been named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America for 2014 by Healthiest Employers, an independent corporate wellness research and data analysis firm.