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2 days ago | 
news.vumc.org | Doug Campbell
New analyses from researchers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt show that nearly 8 in 10 Tennessee parents report some level of concern about community gun violence, and the majority support firearm storage education initiatives. Concerns about gun violence are not evenly distributed across the state.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.vumc.org | Doug Campbell
The Academy for Excellence in Education (AEE) was established in November 2006 to promote and celebrate excellence in education. There are currently 179 distinguished members.
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2 weeks ago | 
theiowastandard.com | Doug Campbell
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2 weeks ago | 
news.vumc.org | Doug Campbell
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.
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3 weeks 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.
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3 weeks 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.
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3 weeks 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.
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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).
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1 month ago | 
news.vumc.org | Doug Campbell
Share: Share on Facebook Share on Bsky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share via Email The rescheduled Wilson County Heart Walk was held April 26 on the grounds of Cumberland University. The event, locally sponsored by Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, brought out the crowds —including a large contingent from Team Vanderbilt — to support heart health awareness and to benefit the American Heart Association. Share: Share on Facebook Share on Bsky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share via Email...
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1 month ago | 
news.vumc.org | Doug Campbell
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital (VBH) earned its sixth consecutive “A”Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns a safety grade from “A” to “F” to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
