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June 28, 2024

Antibody trial launched to address enterovirus threat

Enterovirus D68 has caused an increasing number of infections during the past decade and is associated with acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like condition that mostly affects children and causes sudden weakness and paralysis.

June 27, 2024

Finding connections in the midst of loneliness

There are lonely people at Vanderbilt. There are also ways to connect and find help.

June 26, 2024

Anderson Bottomy elected to national nursing association leadership role 

The American Association of Men in Nursing aims “to shape the practice, education, research and leadership for men in nursing and advance men’s health.”

June 26, 2024

State of the Department of Medicine address highlights tremendous growth 

Department of Medicine clinicians see patients in 19 counties across Middle Tennessee as well as the surrounding region. There were 86,096 outpatient visits for fiscal year 2024, an increase of more than 25,000 visits over fiscal year 2023.

June 25, 2024

International trial introduces another curative option for sickle cell disease 

The therapy, haploidentical bone marrow transplant with thiotepa and posttransplant cyclophosphamide, is as safe and more affordable than the recently FDA-approved myeloablative gene therapy and gene editing treatments.

June 25, 2024

Connie Orr honored as a Care Partner of the Year 

Orr is one of five care partners from across Vanderbilt Health recognized for their exceptional interaction, dedication and positive impact with patients, families and staff.