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March 8, 2018
Hearts of gold
In celebration of Heart Month, babies in the newborn nursery and NICU received “Heart of Gold” onesies. -
February 15, 2018
Little sweethearts
In recognition of Heart Month, VUMC’s newborn sweethearts celebrated Valentine’s Day by creating a special gift for their loved ones. -
February 15, 2018
Schlendorf named adult heart transplant medical director
Kelly Schlendorf, MD, MHS, assistant professor of Medicine, has been named medical director of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) Adult Heart Transplant Program. -
February 15, 2018
Team finds stem cell transplant improves scleroderma survival
A new clinical trial by investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and other leading medical centers found that an intensive transplant treatment using the patient’s own stem cells can improve survival and quality of life for patients with advanced scleroderma. -
February 12, 2018
Protecting transplanted lungs
Acetaminophen may offer a simple treatment to prevent tissue injury following lung transplant, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. -
February 8, 2018
Study explores best pre-transplant weight loss options
Vanderbilt researchers are comparing two types of weight-loss options to determine which is the most effective in helping obese patients reach a more ideal weight before undergoing kidney transplant surgery. -
January 25, 2018
Heart transplant program reaches new record
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) performed a record number of heart transplants in 2017, surpassing the 2016 milestone and securing its place as the second-busiest heart transplant program in the country.