Doug Campbell

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Navigational bronchoscopy is as effective as the traditionally used transthoracic needle biopsy for diagnosing lung nodules, but with significantly fewer complications, per a new study published May 18 in the New England Journal of Medicine. This development may shift medical practice and reduce hospitalizations for patients undergoing lung nodule biopsies, said researchers.  Each year, millions of lung nodules are detected during routine X-rays or CT scans.

1 month ago | news.vumc.org | Doug Campbell

by Jill ClendeningVanderbilt University School of Medicine held its diploma-awarding ceremony for the Class of 2025 on Friday, May 9. Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean of the School of Medicine, welcomed graduates, friends and families to Langford Auditorium. “Let’s just call this day what it is: extraordinary,” Balser said, addressing the audience. “Finally, after years of hard work, it’s your turn to sit in these chairs and wear these gowns.

1 month ago | news.vumc.org | Doug Campbell

BrightFocus Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research program has awarded a three-year, $300,000 research grant to Monica Santisteban, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine, Neurology and Pharmacology, to investigate the role of the renin angiotensin system in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease pathology.

1 month ago | news.vumc.org | Doug Campbell

More than 6 million Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh  are discovering how lifestyle habits can impact the likelihood of developing the disease.

1 month ago | news.vumc.org | Doug Campbell

Vanderbilt Health Professional Solutions subsidiaries participated in Becker’s 15th Annual Meeting, joining health care leaders and executives from across the country for a multi-day conference in Chicago emphasizing collaboration, operational performance and innovation.  Representing Vanderbilt Health were two key business solutions subsidiaries: Vanderbilt Health Purchasing Collaborative (VHPC) and the Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA).