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April 8, 2026
Great Saves event reunites former patients with those who provided lifesaving care
They and their families shared their journeys back to health, from initial illness followed by weeks to months in the SICU, to their ongoing rehabilitation and recovery.
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April 7, 2026
AI finds drug safety signals in clinical notes
Large language models were tested on cancer patient notes from two academic medical centers and seven drug trials.
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April 7, 2026
Multi-institutional team pioneers retinal test for early Alzheimer’s disease
The potential for a retinal screening test was bolstered by a recent discovery that clearance of amyloid-beta oligomers by immune cells in retinal blood vessels was disrupted in donor eyes from individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, compared to age-matched, healthy control eyes.
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April 7, 2026
National ophthalmology association honors Sean Donahue’s leadership, service
The Marshal M. Parks Bronze Medal is awarded to past presidents of AAPOS and other individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to children’s eye care.
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April 7, 2026
Sickle cell disease heightens risk for precancerous blood disorder
These findings shed light on disruptions in normal blood cell development (hematopoiesis) that may be shared by sickle cell disease and clonal hematopoiesis.
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April 6, 2026
Julia Bohannon elected president-elect of Shock Society
Badly burned as a child, Bohannon is committed to developing better therapies for burn patients.
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April 6, 2026
Tender Paws and Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital celebrate a fetching 25-year partnership
Composed of community volunteers and their specially trained dogs, Tender Paws teams regularly visit inside the hospital, providing emotional support that complements clinical care.