Autism study tracks musical rhythm as possible treatment

Researchers from the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center and the Marcus Autism Center at Emory University School of Medicine are partnering to study musical rhythm synchronization as a part of social development and how it's disrupted in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in hopes of developing music interventions for improving social communication. View...

Nashville to Denver flight. A sick passenger. "Are there any medical professionals on board?" A VUMC nurse raised her hand.

Noel Olson, BSN, RN, a Vanderbilt adult emergency department nurse, had just come off a 12-hour shift and made her way to the airport to catch a plane to Denver. She was looking forward to a nap during the flight. Soon she was attending to more important matters. The Southwest flight had taken off and the plane was at more than 10,000 feet when an announcement came over the cabin speakers: "Are there any medical professionals on board?" View...

Hidden VUMC Figures event honors unsung contributors

On Nov. 4, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office for Diversity Affairs presented the third annual "Hidden VUMC Figures" event -- a tribute to employees who have made significant long-term contributions to the Medical Center, often behind the scenes. View...

Nashville Predators honor late CEO of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt at Hockey Fights Cancer game

When the Nashville Predators hockey team took the ice Saturday, Nov. 2, they wore helmets with the initials "LG" inscribed inside a purple Hockey Fights Cancer ribbon. The letters honored Luke Gregory, chief executive officer for Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, who died Oct. 18. View...

Study finds acid reducers may pose risk for children

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) -- such as Prilosec, Protonix and Nexium -- have long been among the most prescribed medications in the country to help reduce stomach acid. The use of these medicines among children is on the rise and so are potential side effects, which is sparking concern according to a recent study published in Pediatrics. View...

Five things to know about the Kronos upgrade coming in January

Ultimately, this upgrade will result in an improved customer experience, correcting the Java compatibility issues and challenges users currently face with the current Kronos version. View...

"My Southern Health": One last plea for a donor kidney, then a Facebook connection

Will Gallagher had almost given up on Facebook when he decided to post one last plea. View...