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February 17, 2025

Weight-loss surgery associated with reduced dementia

An observational study found that bariatric surgery was associated with 63% reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

By Paul Govern
Melissa Duff, PhD
February 17, 2025

Melissa Duff elected president of the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences

Duff is a cognitive neuroscientist and speech-language pathologist who studies the role of hippocampal-dependent memory in language processing and communication.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 17, 2025

VUMC designated as a Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Resuscitation

Hospitals that earn ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms.

By Matt Batcheldor
Hope Collins. (photo by Donn Jones)
February 14, 2025

Hope Collins named senior director of Patient and Family Engagement

In her new role, Collins will oversee patient and family councils that advise individual Vanderbilt hospital entities from the patient/family perspective.

By Matt Batcheldor
This year’s awardees are, from left, Stokes Peebles, MD, Ravi Shah, MD, John Gore, PhD, and Jeffrey Davidson, PhD. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
February 14, 2025

VUMC honors four translational scientists

Translational research brings discoveries from the laboratory and preclinical studies to clinical trials and studies in humans.

By Bill Snyder
Tara Overbeeke, MD, left, poses for a photo with Jessica Mason, MD, and son, Myles, who received his white coat at VUMC EM Family Day. (photo by Donn Jones)
February 14, 2025

Emergency department hosts first VUMC EM Family Day 

Family and friends of emergency physicians and administrative staff were invited to experience a day in the life of an emergency physician.

By Evan Dorian
February 14, 2025

Brain Break: Your local crossword fix

Crossword puzzles have appeared in newspapers for decades, and now VUMC News is presenting the first Nashville/VUMC-themed grid. This featured puzzle is "9 to 5 Across."
By Holly Fletcher
February 13, 2025

VUMC mourns loss of George Bolian, professor emeritus of Psychiatry

He served in many capacities in the department, including residency training director, medical director of the Psychiatric Hospital, division director, vice chair and interim chair.
By Danny Bonvissuto
February 13, 2025

How researchers are enlisting volunteers to help shape clinical trials

Through a new tool offered by ResearchMatch, researchers planning trials can quickly survey potential participants about topics ranging from participant compensation to protocol design.
By Paul Govern
February 13, 2025

Longtime VUH nursing leader Robin Steaban to retire

Her commitment to collaboration, shared governance, improvement science and innovation has made a lasting impact on staff and patients alike.
By Kylie Avery
February 13, 2025

Vanderbilt Prize winner to discuss ‘evolutionary genomics’ on March 6

Tishkoff's groundbreaking research at the University of Pennsylvania has broad implications for understanding and treating human disease.
By Bill Snyder
February 13, 2025

Experts recommend national health AI priorities

The 12 authors of the recommendations are mainly academics but also include leaders from tech companies Microsoft, Google and Epic.
By Paul Govern
February 13, 2025

Researchers simulate battlefield blast exposures to reduce impact on soldiers

The military was interested in finding ways to reduce impact on the brain by developing strategies that could be employed during training exercises.
By Craig Boerner