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November 8, 2024
VUMC plays active role in training today’s military medical personnel
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is extensively involved in partnerships with the military that both assist individuals as they transition out of service to be civilian veterans and help active-duty military medical personnel maintain their critical skills needed during deployment. -
November 8, 2024
People with schizophrenia show distinct brain activity when faced with conflicting information
Researchers introduce a biomarker to indicate whether someone is struggling with the inflexible thinking associated with the disorder. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
November 6, 2024
VUMC again receives Best Workplace for Men in Nursing Award
Criteria for the award included recruitment materials featuring men in nursing, evidence demonstrating an increase in the number of men in nursing and evidence of male nurse involvement.