Reporter July 20 2012
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ROUNDS: A message from the Vice Chancellor
As we launched into a new academic year on July 1, I took some time to consider the road we have traveled together in the last 12 months. By any measure, it was remarkable. Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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VU to map gaps in physician coverage across nation
Vanderbilt researchers have been selected to receive a national grant as part of a push to gauge the coming impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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Two families create strong bond during hospital stays
If not for their daughters’ illnesses, Laura Meador and Amy Hamilton probably would never have met. But their paths crossed in an unlikely venue — the sixth floor of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt — and a burgeoning friendship was born. Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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VICC adds colon cancer to gene mutation testing
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has initiated tumor mutation testing for a limited number of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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Study tracks medication-related problems after hospital discharge
As more and better treatments are developed for heart disease, it is becoming more difficult to safely manage care as patients return home from the hospital. A new study led by Vanderbilt researchers highlights growing concern that the period after hospital discharge is a risky time, especially for cardiac patients. Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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Research makes case for prospective genotyping
Vanderbilt researchers are investigating the potential benefits of prospective genetic testing for drug safety. Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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Eskind Diabetes Clinic debuts new location in Franklin
The Vanderbilt Eskind Diabetes Clinic has opened its first satellite location at Edward Curd Lane in Franklin, Tenn. Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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Walk to benefit hydrocephalus set for July 28
Nashville will have a first-ever walk for hydrocephalus Saturday, July 28, raising awareness and support for research. Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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HR Express to open Medical Center North location
In an effort to offer more convenience to its Medical Center employees, Vanderbilt Human Resources will establish an HR Express in the location formerly held by the Vanderbilt Valet program in Medical Center North. Read MoreJul 19, 2012
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VU study finds stress fuels breast cancer metastasis to bone
Stress can promote breast cancer cell colonization of bone, Vanderbilt Center for Bone Biology investigators have discovered. Read MoreJul 18, 2012
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‘U.S. News & World Report’ ranks VUMC No. 1 hospital in Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has once again been named among the nation’s elite providers of health care services by U.S. News and World Report in the publication’s 2012-13 Best Hospitals edition. Read MoreJul 17, 2012