Reporter Jan 31 2014
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Hartert to help lead Translational Science efforts
Tina Hartert, M.D., MPH, professor of Medicine in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, has been named assistant vice chancellor for Translational Science. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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VICC debuts lung cancer screening program
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has launched a new lung cancer screening program to provide low-dose CT scans for patients at high risk for the deadly disease. Current or former smokers ages 55 to 74 who have a history of 30 or more pack years of smoking are eligible for the scans. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Heart Institute program aims to reduce readmission rates
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute is one of 11 centers selected by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to implement a new program designed to reduce readmission rates for patients with myocardial infarction, heart failure and acute coronary syndrome. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Study examines routine screening for health literacy
Research conducted at Vanderbilt University Medical Center shows that routine administration of the Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) by nurses provides a valid measure for large-scale studies of the influence of health literacy on clinical outcomes. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Powers named to American Diabetes Association board
Alvin Powers, M.D., professor of Medicine and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, has been named to the American Diabetes Association Board of Directors. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Alliance’s patient engagement efforts lauded
The Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core received national recognition for its development of community review boards to strengthen patient-centered research. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Orthoptist association honors Vanderbilt’s Biernacki
The American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO) recently presented Ronald Biernacki, associate in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Vanderbilt, the Lancaster Award, the highest award an orthoptist can receive. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Stanford’s Altman set for Discovery Lecture
Russ Altman, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of Bioengineering at Stanford University, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 6. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Nutrition academy honors VUMC’s Killebrew, Robinson
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is honoring Vanderbilt registered dietitians Dianne Killebrew, M.Ed., R.D., LDN, and Elizabeth Robinson, M.Ed., R.D., LDN, as Top Innovators in Dietetics Practice for their display entitled The GPS Strategy: A Tool Kit to Find Your Voice as a Leader. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Photo: Energy savers
The Pharmacology laboratory on the 4th floor of PRB, under the direction of H. Alex Brown, Ph.D., professor of Pharmacology, was the winner of the VUMC Go Green for the Holidays energy conservation contest. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Study tracks pet therapy’s impact on young patients
A Vanderbilt study is investigating whether therapy dogs can have a positive effect on children undergoing chemotherapy. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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AIDS Clinical Trials Unit lands renewal of NIH funding
Vanderbilt University’s AIDS Clinical Trials Unit (ACTU) has received a seven-year grant renewal from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Overuse injuries among young athletes examined
With concerns mounting as children train harder, compete more frequently and specialize in a single sport earlier, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine has released a position statement that provides guidance to health providers who care for young athletes. Read MoreJan 30, 2014
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Vanderbilt Hypertension Clinic receives national comprehension designation
Hypertension Clinic members include, from left, Sandy Berryhill, LPN, Lynn Christman, Cheryl Laffer, M.D., Matt Luther, M.D., Fernando Elijovich, M.D., Robert Manning, R.N., and Karen Gore, R.N. (Not pictured: Nancy Brown, M.D., Barb Dotson, R.N., and Mena Mangrum, LPN. The American Society of Hypertension (ASH) has… Read MoreJan 29, 2014
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Nine faculty honored with endowed chairs
Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for their academic achievements during a celebration Jan. 22 at the Student Life Center. Read MoreJan 24, 2014