VUMC in the news

Wall Street Journal reporter Sumathi Reddy interviewed Wes Ely, MD, professor of Medicine, for a story about delirium as a complication after surgery.

Washington Times reporter Shen Wu Tan and NBC News producer Erika Edwards interviewed William Schaffner, MD, professor of Preventive Medicine, for a story about the current influenza season. Healthline interviewed Schaffner for a story about the barriers some states have in place that prevent children from receiving flu shots.

NBC News reporter Erika Edwards interviewed Ian Cullen, staff chaplain, for a story about VUMC’s program where volunteers help people through the end of life.

Reuters Health reporter Marilynn Larkin interviewed Shriji Patel, MD, assistant professor of Ophthalmology, for a story about a "real-world" study of ranibizumab and aflibercept as treatments for diabetic macular edema.

Stacie Dusetzina, PhD, associate professor of Health Policy, was quoted in a story on the public radio program “Marketplace” about the prescription drug bill being considered (and now passed) by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Christine Lovly, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine, is quoted in a Parade magazine story about lung cancer and the stories of people diagnosed with the disease.

A Kaiser Health News piece about funding for young victims of the opioid crisis quotes Stephen Patrick, MD, MPH, associate professor of Pediatrics and associate professor of Health Policy.