12+ hour, 57+ min ago  (608+ words) Following Jennifer Wargo's talk, research posters from Vanderbilt Health investigators at every level "medical students, residents, fellows and faculty " were displayed in the Langford Auditorium lobby highlighting investigations in basic and translational science, clinical outcomes, and quality improvement. The R. Daniel…...

13+ hour, 27+ min ago  (282+ words) The authors reviewed nine clinical preventive services for maternal cardiovascular health and found sufficient evidence to call for updated clinical guidelines in two areas " better management of chronic hypertension and stronger postpartum blood pressure monitoring. Treating chronic hypertension, for example,…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (313+ words) VUMC's Margaret Drewes and her son, Everett, took part in a kidney donation chain that eventually involved 6 people....

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (968+ words) This ceremony reminds us of the impact that one act of generosity can have on countless lives." Sixty-nine individuals donated their organs at Vanderbilt Health in 2025, saving 228 lives. They and their families were honored on April 22 at the annual Donate…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (353+ words) Each year an estimated 2. 8 million Americans experience traumatic brain injury (TBI), and 11. 4 million adults live with a TBI-related disability. In Tennessee, 1. 3 million people have had a TBI, which doesn't include others with an acquired brain injury (ABI) from causes such…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (358+ words) CT scans have long been considered the gold-standard for diagnosing internal abdominal injuries, but they carry risks. A new multicenter study found that observing children with blunt abdominal trauma in the emergency department, for a period of time, before ordering…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (161+ words) Today's first Dog of the Day is Subie, submitted by David Russell of Health IT. "Subie is a 4 year old German shepherd who we've had since he was 9 weeks old. He shares a birthday with Elvis (January 8th) and lives at…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (122+ words) Today's first Dog of the Day is Gozer, submitted by Dana Cardin of Medicine. "Gozer is a true mutt we adopted from Nashville Humane as a puppy. He is smart, opinionated, loving and his goal in life is to rid…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (140+ words) Today's first Dog of the Day are Flynn and Maisie, submitted by Dede Mullins of VHAN Network Operations. "Maisie (black mutt) and Flynn (Australian shepherd) are both rescue dogs. This was their attention pose when I mentioned the word that…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (18+ words) VUMC News...