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October 29, 2025
New genetic marker found to predict severe gout drug reactions in US patients
The discovery could improve safety of allopurinol for millions by expanding genetic screening. -
October 29, 2025
Dwight Towler named new director of Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
The division includes approximately 40 faculty and 50 staff members, and is consistently recognized for its excellence in comprehensive clinical care. -
October 29, 2025
Alice Coogan to retire; Adam Seegmiller to succeed as chair of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
The Department of PM&I continues to be one of the leading and most innovative of its kind in the nation. -
October 29, 2025
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital recognized for exceptional nurse communication
This national survey captures patient feedback on their inpatient experience, which plays a key role in shaping hospital rankings. -
October 27, 2025
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 2; how to adjust to ‘falling back’
Getting extra exposure to sunlight can help reset the biological clock and cope with the darker evenings. The best advice for resetting the internal clock is to get light exposure in the morning. -
October 27, 2025
Macon County father’s voice restored following oral cancer surgery
After surgical removal of a rare tumor left a sizable hole inside Nick Schrock’s mouth, he could only speak in a muffled, lispy whisper. Tyler Ames, a dentist at VUMC, fashioned a prosthetic device to close the hole and allow Schrock to speak more clearly. -
October 24, 2025
VUMC and Heritage Medical Associates to share medical records beginning Nov. 1
The move supports care coordination for thousands of patients who receive treatment at both organizations in Middle Tennessee.