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March 14, 2025

Blood formation and disorders expert Stuart Orkin to present Discovery Lecture March 27

Orkin’s research led to a gene therapy for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia; it is the first Food and Drug Administration-approved CRISPR-based gene therapy.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 13, 2025

Nursing leader Sandy Greeno remembered for leading by example

She served in a number of leadership roles, including evening hospital administrator and assistant hospital director for VUH. She was an administrative director for several areas, including LifeFlight and the Burn Patient Care Center, and helped guide the creation of VUH’s dedicated Trauma Intensive Care Unit.

By Wayne Wood
March 12, 2025

Potential therapeutic for Duchenne muscular dystrophy takes step forward

Positive findings from a clinical trial support further study of the investigational drug ifetroban to treat cardiac complications, the leading cause of death in patients with DMD.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 12, 2025

Melissa Smith is dedicated to advancing care for trauma patients

“Melissa Smith is the heart and soul of the trauma program and is involved in every aspect of the oversight and functioning of the trauma service.”

By Jill Clendening
Former Vanderbilt University Hospital patients who had long recoveries at the Nashville medical facility reconnect with the care teams who helped them regain their health. (photo by Susan Urmy)
March 12, 2025

Great Saves event reunites medical teams with grateful former patients and families

Former patients who recovered from serious illness and life-preserving surgeries in the SICU returned for a “Great Saves” event to share health updates and their gratitude with the people they credit with saving their lives.

By Jill Clendening
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March 12, 2025

‘Trajectories’ of poor sleep over time may shorten your life: study

Long-term trajectories of irregular sleep durations outside the optimal range (more or less than the healthy duration of seven to nine hours of sleep per night) increased the risk of death from all causes by as much as 29%.

By Bill Snyder