Amanda Mixon
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Statins to be studied for prevention of dementia, disability and heart disease
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) researchers are enrolling adults aged 75 and over to study whether taking atorvastatin, a drug commonly used to lower cholesterol also called Lipitor®, can help maintain health by preventing dementia, disability, and heart disease. Read MoreNov 17, 2020
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Readmission prediction face-off
Using patients’ health records to assess preparedness for hospital discharge is more effective at predicting readmission or death than commonly used questionnaires. Read MoreMar 23, 2016