Monthly Archives: July 2018
DBS treatment may slow tremor progression in early-stage Parkinson’s patients
Analysis of data from a clinical trial conducted at Vanderbilt suggests that deep brain stimulation (DBS) administered to patients with very early-stage Parkinson’s disease slowed the progression of rest tremor. Continue reading
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“Momentum”: Combating cancer disparities is an out-of-office assignment
Claudia Barajas knows health disparities in the Hispanic/Latino and African-American communities will not be resolved simply by having patients come to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC). To address those disparities, she must go to them. Continue reading
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Today is the deadline to register to vote in August election; online registration available
Registering to vote in Tennessee is easier than ever; in 2016, the Tennessee General Assembly approved online voter registration. Continue reading
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Vanderbilt doctors urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks
The three most common types of fireworks that keep hospital emergency departments busy during this holiday period are bottle rockets, firecrackers and sparklers. Continue reading
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“My Southern Health”: Four tips for back care in these warm, sunny months
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