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January 8, 2025

Study suggests a new way to treat incurable lung disease

IPF is one of the most common forms of pulmonary fibrosis, an interstitial lung disease characterized by the progressive accumulation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the epithelial lining of the airways.

By Bill Snyder
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January 8, 2025

Worldwide experts release clinical recommendations for management of ATM cancer risk 

Researchers established decades ago that ataxia-telangiectasia mutated (ATM) heterozygotes are at an increased risk for cancer, there remains a need to provide clear guidance for clinicians.

By Tom Wilemon
Vanderbilt’s 2,000th heart transplant patient, Wes Carter, with his family: wife, Ashley, daughter, Presley (4) and son, Gentry (7).
January 6, 2025

Heart transplant program reaches new landmark

The recipient of the 2,000th transplant was Wes Carter, 37, a real estate agent from Pensacola, Florida, who first noticed an irregular heart rhythm in his mid-20s.

By Matt Batcheldor
January 6, 2025

VUMC study shows identifying changes in vision may be sufficient to diagnose mild TBI

In both military and civilian populations, when TBI patients are asked to fill out a symptom inventory, about 80% of them will self-report difficulty reading or other vision problems.

By Nancy Humphrey
January 3, 2025

AI tested for alerting clinicians of suicide risk at three VUMC clinics

At neurology clinics the system was used to flag 8% of arriving patients as having relatively high risk for suicide attempt in the next 30 days.

By Paul Govern
January 2, 2025

2025 New Year’s baby Siora Ray arrives only 12 minutes after midnight

First baby at VWCH: Cash Mitchell; first baby at VTHH: Gwennyth Trinity Grace Freeze-Stele.

By Bill Snyder
December 31, 2024

Harold Jordan, VUMC’s first African American resident, who forged a career in academia and public service, dies at 87

Dr. Jordan was "a Vanderbilt and a civil rights legend."
By Wayne Wood
December 31, 2024

Wellington Pham named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Pham is among nine current and two former members of the Vanderbilt University faculty who are fellows of the NAI.
By Jackson Hicks
December 30, 2024

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt Surgery and Clinics Murfreesboro celebrates five years of service

The largest pediatric off-campus expansion since the freestanding hospital opened in Nashville, Monroe Carell’s Murfreesboro facility recently marked five years, celebrating the team’s work of caring for children over nearly 194,000 visits.
By Christina Echegaray
December 23, 2024

🎆 2024: a year of stories that made us smile, think and grow

Take a heartwarming walk down the 2024 memory lane. Relive highlights from breakthrough discoveries to patient journeys — and one long flight path.
December 23, 2024

Year in Review 2024: A year of growth, accomplishments for VUMC

The following is a roundup of the news that made headlines at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2024.
By Doug Campbell
December 23, 2024

Year in Review 2024: Appointments strengthen Medical Center’s missions

Numerous additions and appointments during the past year are enhancing Vanderbilt University Medical Center's missions.
By Doug Campbell
December 23, 2024

Year in Review 2024: Medical Center shines in several national rankings

During the past year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center placed highly in several national rankings and was honored with numerous awards.
By Doug Campbell