Reporter Oct 5 2012
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Flulapalooza event set for Oct. 17, 18
Vanderbilt University and Medical Center faculty, staff, students and volunteers will once again have the opportunity to be part of a mass flu vaccination plan that last year more than doubled the current world record for the total number of vaccinations given in an eight-hour period. Read MoreOct 11, 2012
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Amish aid search for Alzheimer’s genes
An analysis of Amish populations revealed novel risk genes for late-onset Alzheimer disease. Read MoreOct 11, 2012
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Complementary and alternative medicine use differs by race, economics
Use of complementary and alternative medicine differs by race and socioeconomic factors, study reports. Read MoreOct 9, 2012
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Host proteins can control HIV infection
The protein APOBEC3G contributes to spontaneous control of HIV-1 in vivo and may provide therapeutic benefits. Read MoreOct 5, 2012
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PREDICT helps pinpoint right statin for patient
When O.T. Hayes, 67, of Lebanon, Tenn., first starting seeing his cardiologist, David Hansen, M.D., for treatment of his coronary artery disease, it was hard to predict which of the various medications available would help control Haynes’ high cholesterol. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Guidelines prompt reminders to offer immunization to inpatients
With the start of flu season, health care providers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are receiving more automated reminders to offer immunization to hospitalized patients. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Forgetting fear key to aiding trauma survivors: Lecturer
If two people experience the same traumatic situation, like an armed bank robbery, for example, they will both likely have an acute fear response: increased heart rate, chills, hot flashes, nausea, abdominal stress, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, sweating and light headedness. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Teams, walkers ready to show support for Nashville Heart Walk
The American Heart Association's 2012 Nashville Heart Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Glaucoma research highlighted at VEI symposium
Vision experts from around the country recently gathered at the 2012 Vanderbilt Eye Institute symposium “Regenerative Medicine in Glaucoma” to discuss the impact that regenerative medicine has on neurobiological diseases. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Photo: Fan support
(photo by Susan Urmy) Martina McBride Fan Club members, from left, Sheila Jones, Taira Baughman and Leigh-Ann Bauer give special caps and slippers to Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center patient Mary Williams. The group was inspired to raise funds for cancer research and patient support after hearing McBride’s cancer-themed… Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Summit set to explore concussion care, research
The Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center is hosting a summit for Vanderbilt clinicians and researchers involved in concussion care or research within the University or Medical Center. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Photo: Talent for science
(photo by John Russell) Paul Teschan, M.D., professor of Medicine emeritus, meets with first-year School of Medicine student Mary Masterman to talk about their common history as top winners of the Intel Science Talent Search, which recognizes the best and brightest young scientists at the high school… Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Proteins help flip tumor’s invasive switch
Vanderbilt investigators have identified how two key components of cancer's invasive "switch" — the series of signaling events that turn on a tumor cell’s invasive behavior — work together. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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Grant helps expand health care, education programs in Zambia
Vanderbilt University is dramatically expanding its health care and education activities in the southern African nation of Zambia. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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An orphan enzyme’s purpose
“Orphan” enzyme may play role in cancer growth, new research suggests. Read MoreOct 4, 2012
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VU study shows no gender gap in sports concussions
A new study conducted to review symptoms and neurocognitive findings in male and female high school soccer players revealed no gender-related differences. Read MoreOct 2, 2012