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August 5, 2024

When he was 3 months old, an eye operation saved Jai Ailawadi’s sight. Now a 20-year-old college student, he returned to say thank you.

“You have changed my life,” the (now grown up) patient said.

By Nancy Humphrey
Three-dimensional imaging of kidney tubules (yellow and green noodle-like structures) under low potassium conditions, which puts the kidney into a state of metabolic overdrive and causes cardiovascular problems.
August 5, 2024

Low potassium ‘turns on’ kidney proximal tubule: study

A kidney protein that responds to low levels of blood potassium — which can cause high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems — may be a target for new therapeutics.

By Leigh MacMillan
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August 2, 2024

White matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries: study

The research could lead to treatments that restore nerve activity through the targeted delivery of electromagnetic stimuli or drugs.

By Bill Snyder
Warren Taylor, MD, MHSc, and colleagues are exploring why older adults who have successfully been treated for depression experience a recurrence within four to five years.
August 1, 2024

Warren Taylor appointed vice-chair for Research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

His NIH-supported clinical neuroscience research program concentrates on late-life depression, focusing on neurobiological factors influencing acute and long-term outcomes.

By Danny Bonvissuto
August 1, 2024

Clothes Closet accepts donations to help patients and families

The most acute needs are for clothing for men in smaller sizes; clothing for women in plus sizes, and new underwear of all sizes for both men and women

By Wayne Wood
Bradley Richmond, MD, PhD, demonstrates receiving an X-ray with the new imaging system.
August 1, 2024

VUMC adds X-ray velocimetry scanner to better detect lung dysfunction

Scanner combines fluoroscopy, a type of X-ray imaging that allows real-time visualization of body structures, with analytical software to visually document the lung’s air flow as color heat maps.

By Jill Clendening
July 31, 2024

Ceremony celebrates start of VUSM students’ medical journeys

The members of the incoming class include 88 MD, 15 Medical Scientist Training Program and one oral and maxillofacial surgery student. They were selected from a pool of more than 6,800 applicants and came to VUSM from 29 states, six foreign countries and 63 undergraduate schools with 57 majors.
By Erin O. Smith
July 31, 2024

Jessica Singh Delwadia named Vice President of Managed Care

She will be responsible for managed care contracting on behalf of the VUMC enterprise including the Medical Center’s clinical facilities, Vanderbilt Medical Group, along with its affiliates and joint ventures.
By Jill Clendening
July 31, 2024

Program to train future nurses relaunched

The program will help Externs acquire valuable skills, gain self-confidence, and increase clinical competency under the supervision of experienced nurse preceptors.
By Matt Batcheldor
July 31, 2024

Portrait unveiling event honors Kevin Johnson

July 30, 2024

Chill Out brings out the frozen treats and the smiles

The Chill Out event, at which VUMC employees get free ice cream and other frozen treats, was held at all VUMC hospital campuses. The VUH Plaza was a sea of smiles as a summer day was cooled off with frozen goodness.
By Susan Urmy
July 30, 2024

Friend’s cancer diagnosis inspired Tracey DeWire to change career path

Nominated by four patients, DeWire is a recipient of a 2024 Patient and Family Choice Award.
By Tom Wilemon
July 29, 2024

Study sheds new light on autism, but there’s more work to be done

A target of their investigations is serotonin, a signaling molecule that is well known for its critical roles in regulating mood and which also plays an important role in the development of the brain and nervous system.
By Bill Snyder