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Maddie Wright with her service dog, Quip. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
November 8, 2024

Patient’s experiences bring antimicrobial resistance into sharp focus

But this class of medicines, which includes antibiotics, can cause more harm than good when overused. That overuse can lead to antimicrobial resistance.

By Jessica Pasley
Laurie Novak, PhD, MHSA
November 8, 2024

Vanderbilt’s Laurie Novak elected fellow of ACMI

Novak is an anthropologist specializing in the cultural intersection of technology with everyday life and work. Her projects currently focus on the implementation of artificial intelligence in medicine.

By Mia Garchitorena-Scancarelli
Transplant patient Bill Jackson. (photo by Matt Batcheldor)
November 7, 2024

Transplant patient’s indomitable spirit proves inspirational

Bill Jackson received a heart and double lung transplant, an unusual procedure performed only a handful of times each year at VUMC and one that can occur at only the most specialized transplant centers.

By Matt Batcheldor
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November 6, 2024

Number of whooping cough cases on rise nationally

While it has been difficult to pinpoint the reason for the rise in cases, waning immunity and vaccine hesitancy may be the likely culprits.

By Jessica Pasley
Attending the American Association for Men in Nursing convention in St. Louis were, from left, Shane Simonini, RN; Anderson Bottomy, MSN, RN; Toppy Hux, RN; Jeremy Crawford, MMHC, RN; Bryan Dejanovich, RN, MBA, MMHC; Wes Mangrum-Smith, RN; and Jason Mott, PhD, RN, president of the American Association for Men in Nursing.
November 6, 2024

VUMC again receives Best Workplace for Men in Nursing Award

Criteria for the award included recruitment materials featuring men in nursing, plans to increase gender diversity, evidence demonstrating an increase in the number of men in nursing and evidence of male nurse involvement.

By Matt Batcheldor
November 5, 2024

VUMC has long record of supporting military on Veterans Day — and every day

“Vanderbilt is an extremely welcoming environment for military personnel, and you see that all over campus.”

By Jill Clendening
November 5, 2024

Katrina Brown receives 2024 Magnet Nurse of the Year Award

She has dedicated her career to transforming care for victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
By John Howser
November 4, 2024

Tae Kon Kim receives V Foundation grant for MDS drug research 

Kim and colleagues will study whether this protein hinders the ability of the immune system to fight MDS and whether it can be blocked to treat MDS.
By Tom Wilemon
November 4, 2024

James Crowe Jr. honored for his innovative research on human antibodies

Crowe and his colleagues have developed cutting-edge technologies to isolate and study antiviral antibodies.
By Bill Snyder
November 3, 2024

Greenlight study demonstrates effective early intervention in preventing childhood obesity

Researchers examined if childhood obesity could be prevented by leveraging a combination of health behavior counseling offered by pediatric primary care clinicians and modern digital health literacy tools.
By Christina Echegaray
November 1, 2024

Her clothing and workspace may be sterile, but Nancy Moyers’ positive attitude is contagious

“The work that Nancy does every day is tedious and challenging,” wrote one nominator. “But every moment she spends preparing sterile products and performing other critical tasks for our pediatric patients, Nancy has a joy on her face that can’t be missed.”
By Danny Bonvissuto
November 1, 2024

‘Ava got a heart’: the best news a family could share about the baby approaching her first birthday

The phone call that brought her father to his knees
By Jessica Pasley
October 31, 2024

Chic Awearness surpasses $1 million for ovarian cancer research and patient support 

Founded by Marci Houff, the event supports ovarian cancer research at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and patient support initiatives.
By Tom Wilemon and Erin O. Smith
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