Monthly Archives: October 2020
NEW: Preparing your household in case you are affected by COVID-19
Creating a plan in case you, or someone in your household, has been exposed or becomes ill will help manage anxiety and lessen worry. It is better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. Continue reading
PD-1 Signaling Promotes Tumor-Infiltrating Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells and Gastric Tumorigenesis in Mice
Immune checkpoint inhibitors have limited efficacy in many tumors. We investigated mechanisms of tumor resistance to inhibitors of programmed cell death 1 (PDCD1, also called PD1) in mice with gastric cancer, and the role of its ligand, PDL1. Continue reading
Bill Wilkerson Center offering VUMC employee hearing aid discount through Jan. 31
Survey about medical education portal seeks respondants
“Discover”: Uterine fibroids do not elevate risks for most infants
Take a Virtual Mindful Break with Health Plus
New interoperability rules go into effect Nov. 1
Pediatrician at Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges caution this Halloween
While most of 2020 has been pretty scary, Halloween doesn’t have to be, say experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Continue reading
“How Food Connects Us”: A Healthier You presentation from Health Plus
In the performance of a lifetime — Odessa Settles celebrates 50 years of service at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
It should come as no surprise that Odessa Settles is loved and admired by many. As a native Nashvillian, fans have followed her ascent and successes for a long time. Professionally speaking, she is the sum of two parts: nurse clinician and performing a… Continue reading