Daily Archives: September 3, 2018

A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue reading →

Physical activity boosts health, including for people being treated for breast cancer. An expert answers questions about exercise and breast cancer. Continue reading →

As tailgating time moves into full swing, it is a great chance to visit with friends in the crisp fall air and enjoy the ambiance of the season. Of course, nobody wants to get sick while having a good time, and by taking a few precautions, nobody has to. Continue reading →

Bile acids — gut compounds that aid in the digestion of dietary fats — reduce the desire for cocaine, according to a new study published in PLOS Biology. The findings suggest that targeting bile acid signaling in the brain may be a novel way to treat… Continue reading →

John Thomas, MD, associate professor of Pediatric Urology, has assumed a newly created role as clinical director for the OR at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and is an associate chief of staff. Continue reading →

Vanderbilt’s Kenneth Gaines, MD, MBA, professor of Clinical Neurology, has received a $15.7 million funding award to determine if stroke outcomes can be improved with a redesigned and better-integrated model of care. Continue reading →