Month: August 2016
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Fetal impact of antidepressants
Antidepressant use during pregnancy is common. Fetal exposure to the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is associated with the life-threatening condition PPHN (persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn), but a causal link has not been established. Read MoreAug 3, 2016
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Watch: A conversation with Sandra L. Barnes, assistant vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion
Meet Sandra L. Barnes, Vanderbilt University’s new assistant vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion. Barnes, a sociologist whose work examines resilience and community in urban settings, discusses her research on inequality, her responsibilities in her new role, and her hopes for Vanderbilt in the coming academic year. Read MoreAug 2, 2016
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Discovery of male-harming DNA mutation reinforces ‘mother’s curse’ hypothesis
There is new evidence that the "mother’s curse" – the possibility that moms may transmit genes to their children that harm their sons but not their daughters – holds true in animals. Read MoreAug 2, 2016
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David Williams to discuss ‘Today’s SEC’ at Williamson County Library
The Williamson County Public Library will host a talk by Vice Chancellor David Williams Aug. 30, just two days before the Commodores open their football season against South Carolina. Read MoreAug 2, 2016
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VUMC mourns loss of Orthopaedics innovator Brooks
Arthur L. Brooks, M.D., an innovator of surgical techniques and a mentor to younger orthopaedic surgeons, died Thursday, July 28, at age 91. Read MoreAug 2, 2016
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Refining neural circuitry
During development, neural circuits are remodeled – some synapses are eliminated and others are strengthened – to produce a mature, functional nervous system. Read MoreAug 2, 2016
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VUMC once again named among nation’s finest by U.S. News and World Report
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has once again been named among the nation’s finest providers of specialty care by U.S. News and World Report, and has also been named the No. 1 hospital in Tennessee and the Metro Nashville area. Read MoreAug 2, 2016
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Get discount on tickets to ‘Last Five Years,’ ‘Evita’ at TPAC
Vanderbilt staff and faculty are eligible for a discount on tickets to select performances of the following upcoming shows at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Read MoreAug 1, 2016
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My Southern Health: Make sure to include these 5 things in your birth plan
Be ready to be flexible, but make sure your birth plan outlines your desires for the big day, says Bethany Sanders, instructor of clinical nursing. Read MoreAug 1, 2016
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Expert: Campaign will get uglier as election approaches
More ugliness is in the forecast for the presidential campaign, says a Vanderbilt professor. Read MoreAug 1, 2016
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Possible overeating antidote
The 2C-subtype of the serotonin receptor (5HT2C), which binds the neurotransmitter serotonin, plays an important role in regulating food intake and metabolism. Read MoreAug 1, 2016
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Enjoy the enchantment of Disney on Ice at a discount
For a limited time, Vanderbilt employees can get an exclusive discount on tickets to "Dream Big," presented by Disney on Ice in October. Read MoreAug 1, 2016