Time on ECMO machine gave former patient new lease on life

Eric Scelzi was a healthy 15-year-old boy who enjoyed soccer and competitive cycling. But in three days in 2011, he went from having a headache to fighting for his life. View...

Study sheds light on a "guardian" protein of brain function

Mitochondria not only are the cell's main power producers, they are also the chief cooks and bottle washers. When they get out of whack, the cell can't function normally. In the brain, mitochondrial failure can set the stage for Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of neurodegeneration. View...

VUMC scenes from the winter storm

The winter storm that swept through Middle Tennessee this week brought a little bit of everything to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the rest of the region: rain, sleet, ice, snow, high winds and bitter cold temperatures. View...

Stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning during cold snap

People using space heaters to get some extra warmth into their houses need to be aware of a potential "silent killer" inside their homes: carbon monoxide (CO). View...

Vanderbilt Summer Camp Fair rescheduled for March 13

Due to severe weather, the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center has rescheduled its annual Summer Camp Fair for Friday, March 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Light Hall North Lobby. The fair was previously scheduled for Feb. 20. View...