Vanderbilt Eskind Diabetes Clinic
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New diabetes technology clinic informs patients about innovations
Shichun Bao, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Medicine, unclips an insulin pump smaller than a deck of cards from her waistband to glance at its digital readout — but she doesn’t actually have diabetes and the pump contains only saline. Read MoreMay 25, 2017
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Eskind family makes $6 million gift to keep library on leading edge of health education innovation
A visionary $6 million gift to Vanderbilt from the Eskind family ensures that the Eskind Biomedical Library will support the next generation of scientists, physicians, students and patients. Read MoreOct 17, 2016
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New tool in fight against pediatric diabetic retinopathy
The Children’s Diabetes Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently unveiled its latest tool in helping to prevent diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of acquired blindness in the United States. Read MoreJan 14, 2016
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New medical weight loss program set for VUMC campus
For people with diabetes, watching their waistline is an important way to help control their blood glucose and lower the risk for complications from the illness. Read MoreFeb 5, 2015
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Vanderbilt experts offer advice for trick-or-treating with food allergies
(iStockphoto) Ghosts, skeletons, zombies and vampires will emerge this Halloween to strike fear into the hearts of trick-or-treaters, all in good fun. But for some children, one of Halloween’s most exciting traditions presents an issue that can strike true terror into the hearts of their parents—food allergies. Read MoreOct 30, 2014
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Day of events highlights efforts to fight diabetes
Vanderbilt University’s contributions to the field of diabetes — past and present — were celebrated recently during the annual Diabetes Day at the Vanderbilt Student Life Center. Read MoreDec 5, 2013
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Discovery Lecture explores brain’s sensitivity to insulin
Diabetes has a big impact on the brain. Read MoreFeb 28, 2013
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Little Leaguer is a diabetes pro
Middle Tennessee’s latest celebrities are the 11-and-12-year-old Little League U.S. World Series Champions from Goodlettesville. But one young player already had quite a fan base built up at a Vanderbilt pediatric diabetes clinic, where he has been a patient most of his life. Luke Brown and his family are also… Read MoreSep 27, 2012
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VUCast: Home Run for Health
This week on VUCast: They won our hearts. Now, learn how one champion is winning his fight with diabetes. Some Vanderbilt classes are soon coming to a computer near you. And, Popeye was right. Researchers give new meaning to the term spinach power. [vucastblurb]… Read MoreSep 19, 2012
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Diabetes can’t hold back Little League champion
Luke Brown, left, celebrates his team’s win in the regional championships, which enabled them to advance to the Little League World Series. When Luke Brown was 5, he slid into second base as a little black box flew out of the back pocket of his baseball pants. The… Read MoreAug 30, 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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Initiative to help ‘translate’ diabetes research advances
The new Center for Diabetes Translation Research will translate scientific breakthroughs into practices that can be applied in the doctor’s office and the patient’s home. Read MoreOct 21, 2011