Monthly Archives: July 2018
Improving the Quality of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: Populations to Target in an Urban Tertiary Care Setting
Inadequate bowel preparation is encountered in approximately 17%–27% of outpatient colonoscopies performed in the United States. Poor or incomplete visualization of the colon reduces the yield of screening colonoscopies and increases health care cost… Continue reading
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“My Southern Health”: What to ask your doctor about prostate cancer screening
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Osher Center offering “Introduction to Hypnosis” class Sept. 8 and 9
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Cool down with a look back at these chilly scenes of winter
Six months ago a January snowfall blanketed the Medical Center in white, three layers of fleece felt pretty good and temperatures were in single digits. On a sweltering July day, take a break and remember fondly a day when you couldn’t feel your toes. Continue reading
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Pets of VUMC 2018 — Collection #4: More cats and dogs on beds and sofas
The fourth collection of photographs submitted by VUMC employees to the 2018 “VUMC Voice” Pet Photo Contest. Continue reading
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Registration deadline is tomorrow for Osher Center sponsoring “Diving Deep, Giving Back” mindfulness facilitation class
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“Hope”: Survive and thrive
Jurnee Scantling cartwheels across her living room floor, arches into a backbend and then drops into the splits. Her lavender shirt says “Love to Smile” in colorful letters, and she sports a broad grin that affirms the statement. Continue reading
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Nominations open for Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar; deadline is Aug. 13
Candidates for the Vanderbilt Prize Student Scholar are female graduate students in the biomedical sciences enrolled in Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Ph.D. track (includes Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. trainees) who have completed the qualifying ex… Continue reading
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Study tracks psychological intervention for ACL rehab
Professional athletes like Tom Brady, Derrick Rose and Megan Rapinoe had the grit to stay in the game after suffering anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, but the knee injury is often a career-ender for others. Continue reading
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