Month: July 2014

Vanderbilt medical toxicologists are reporting an increase in patients seen with brown recluse spider bites this summer. Read More

Understanding how the immune system responds to the respiratory virus HMPV is crucial for developing vaccines and anti-viral treatments. Read More

A team of Vanderbilt researchers is working on a radical new way to test drugs and toxins. It all starts with an "organ on a chip." Read More

Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization ended fiscal year 2014 with 101 transactions with industry partners, nearly 20 more than the previous record. Read More

Augmenting the signals of natural “endocannabinoids” in the brain may be a promising approach for treating mood and anxiety disorders. Read More

Peer-led interventions that target parental well-being can significantly reduce stress, depression and anxiety in mothers of children with disabilities. Read More

Vanderbilt IT has developed tips for managing emails now marked [External]. Read More

A newly identified receptor allows mammalian reovirus to infect neurons, shedding light on factors important for viral encephalitis. Read More

Chef George Moran prepared this recipe at the February 2014 Vandy Cooks event. Make it for yourself at home: Caprese Pasta Salad Cup Makes 8 servings. Ingredients 1 cup dry radiatore pasta 2 ⅔ cups plum tomatoes, fresh, diced 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, diced ¼ cup… Read More

Valerie Bass The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center and Health Plus invite you to join Valerie M. Bass, executive director of the Tennessee Beef Industry Council, to celebrate Beef Month. Bass will prepare heart-healthy beef recipes and offer tips on healthy beef dishes in the VRWC’s demonstration kitchen from 11:30… Read More

(Vanderbilt University) Some people think physical activity is too complicated — going to the gym, navigating unfamiliar equipment and knowing how many sets or reps to do is more trouble than it’s worth. If this is you, then here’s some advice: Keep it simple. Exercise doesn’t mean lifting the… Read More

Elder abuse in the home or in nursing facilities can take on a variety of forms, some of which may not be obvious. Stacey Bonner of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center speaks with Terry Kornman, outreach coordinator with FiftyForward Victory over Crime, about elder abuse and how to recognize… Read More

The Quit Rx program provides individual medical counseling and prescription medication through the Occupational Health Clinic, and up to six months of coaching support through Health Plus. Read More

The 2014 Vanderbilt Appreciation Night with the Nashville Sounds is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23. The game will begin at 6:35 p.m. Get reserved tickets for $8 each when purchased by Aug. 22. Order online at soundsgroups.com with the user name “VNIGHT14” and the password… Read More

Vanderbilt employees who are interested in becoming season ticket holders in football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball can purchase season tickets now via payroll deduction. Payment for season tickets can be spread out over multiple months for full-time employees. Employees also receive a 20 percent discount on season tickets. Read More

After little change since its construction in 1977, one of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s most familiar landmarks, the plaza behind Vanderbilt University Hospital, is getting a major face lift and repair. Read More

A protein essential for growth of normal breast tissue also may play a role in breast cancer, Vanderbilt University researchers have found. Read More

Engineered bacteria that produce a therapeutic compound in the gut prevent obesity in mice, Vanderbilt University investigators have discovered. Read More

New Vanderbilt-led research published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases has identified an antibody that shows promise in preventing and treating human metapneumovirus (MPV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — the two leading causes of respiratory infections in young children. Read More

Two new services focused on treating infectious diseases in children started this month at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, including one that cares solely for children with compromised immune systems. Read More