Year: 2015
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Move to new ICD-10 medical coding system progressing
A team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center project managers has been working in recent months to train staff and transition clinics to a new medical coding and reporting system set to go into effect later this year. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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Arteaga, AACR push for cancer research funding
Carlos L. Arteaga, M.D., director of the Center for Cancer Targeted Therapies and director of the Breast Cancer Program at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), recently joined other cancer research leaders in a meeting with members of Congress to discuss precision medicine in cancer and the need for continued federal support for cancer research. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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Guengerich named interim editor of noted journal JBC
Vanderbilt University’s F. Peter (Fred) Guengerich, Ph.D., has been named interim editor-in-chief of the Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC). Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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Update from Kevin Johnson about Clinical Systems 2.0
CS 2.0 started with McKesson announcing that the Horizon suite of software used at VUMC would no longer be supported in 2018. We are using this announcement as a motivator to evaluate all our systems and plan for what our patients, our staff and our faculty need in the future. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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Aca-believe it: Vanderbilt Peabody grad becomes 'Pitch Perfect' Treblemaker
Before winning NBC’s The Sing Off last December with his fellow Melodores, Ted Moock, BS’15, had already been cast to play a Treblemaker in the movie Pitch Perfect 2, currently out in theatres. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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Improving patients’ quality of life drives Lind’s clinical care
As a gastroenterologist, Christopher Lind, M.D., says he is often the “butt” of jokes, but few people truly appreciate the role the gut plays in their happiness. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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Study could lead to vaccine for mosquito-borne dengue virus
Researchers at Vanderbilt University and the National University of Singapore have determined the structure of a human monoclonal antibody which, in an animal model, strongly neutralizes a type of the potentially lethal dengue virus. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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Girl’s procedure a first for new pediatric liver transplant service
Eight days after the pediatric liver transplant program at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt was launched, 10-year-old Aubree Vanzant received her liver. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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New programs help medical students hone clinical skills
There is a lot of discussion on the national health care front about how best to equip future physicians to care for the patients of tomorrow. Faculty at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) are right in the middle of the debate. Read MoreJul 9, 2015
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Free Fidelity webcast on women’s financial wellness Aug. 6
Fidelity will offer a free webcast as part of its ongoing resources for Vanderbilt employees. Read MoreJul 8, 2015
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Vanderbilt researchers develop potential treatment to fight mosquito-borne chikungunya virus
In late 2013 the Caribbean had its first case of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. Today there have been almost 1.2 million cases in 44 countries or territories, including 177 cases in 31 U.S. States. Read MoreJul 8, 2015
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A little jolt helps the brain get back on track
Applying mild electrical stimulation to an area of the brain associated with cognitive control helps people with schizophrenia to recognize errors and adjust their behavior to avoid them. Read MoreJul 8, 2015
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Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame 2015 class named
The Vanderbilt Student Media Hall of Fame will induct 2015 class members Roy Neel, Eric Etheridge, Georgia Stitt and Amy Chowdhry during Vanderbilt Reunion at the John Seigenthaler Center. Read MoreJul 8, 2015
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Athletics tickets info offered at hospital cafeteria
This summer, ticket associates will be on hand to provide information for Vanderbilt employees during the lunch hour. Read MoreJul 7, 2015
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Report: Homeless families fare better with housing vouchers
A new HUD study conducted in partnership with Vanderbilt found that housing choice vouchers were more effective for homeless families than other options. Read MoreJul 7, 2015
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Federal managers speak out on problems with underperforming employees, firing, hiring and promotions in their agencies
Vanderbilt will host a news conference Thursday, July 16, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to disclose results of a survey of federal executives. Read MoreJul 7, 2015
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Vanderbilt mourns loss of former Radiology chair Kaye
Jeremy Kaye, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, died July 4 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was 75. Read MoreJul 7, 2015
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NSF award goes to Fisk geneticist following VU post-doc training
The partnership with Fisk through the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program and other avenues, “presents us with an opportunity to see the results of our efforts impact an under-served community." Read MoreJul 7, 2015
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People living in less affluent regions are more environmentally friendly in Latin America, Caribbean
More people than surveyors expected think protection of the environment should be a priority in Latin America and the Caribbean. Read MoreJul 6, 2015
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Updated faculty FAQ for VU/VUMC transition now online
A new, separate set of Frequently Asked Questions for faculty is online now. Read MoreJul 6, 2015