Reporter May 12 2023
Diabetes drugs associated with fewer adverse cardiac events in older veterans: study
May. 8, 2023—Vanderbilt research finds that GLP1 receptor agonists — a class of diabetes medications — are associated with fewer major adverse cardiovascular events than another type of diabetes drug (DPP4 inhibitors) in older veterans with no prior heart disease.
Harris named Department of Medicine’s executive vice chair for Clinical Affairs
May. 8, 2023—Bryan Harris, MD, MPH, MMHC, has been named executive vice chair for Clinical Affairs for Vanderbilt's Department of Medicine, effective July 1.