Virtual forum to address current climate of national and community-related uncertainty
On June 5 from 8-9 a.m., VUMC leaders will facilitate a virtual discussion addressing the current climate of national and community-related uncertainty amid the recent death of George Floyd. View...
A message from August Washington, senior associate vice chancellor for Public Safety and Special Initiatives
Vanderbilt University Police Department is committed to the safety of the entire VUMC community. View...
Study explores how staph bacteria can survive in bone
A comprehensive evaluation of the metabolic pathways that support Staphylococcus aureus ("staph") growth during invasive bone infections, reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could offer new targets for treatment. View...
Research examines genetics of problematic alcohol use
Alcohol use disorder and problematic drinking are genetically correlated with substance use, certain psychiatric illnesses and other neuropsychiatric traits, according to a study involving Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers. View...
VUMC Culture Survey Q&A: Cecelia Moore discusses how survey insights lead to better work environment
In preparation for this year's VUMC Culture Survey, we spoke with a few of our leaders about how the survey and its results can lead to a stronger VUMC. The sixth Q&A in this series features Cecelia Moore, MHA, CPA, chief financial officer and treasurer. View...
Doxycycline ineffective at shrinking aortic aneurysms in two-year study
Patients with a vascular condition called abdominal aortic aneurysm did not benefit from taking the common antibiotic doxycycline for two years to shrink the aneurysm when compared to those who took a placebo, according to a VUMC study. View...
2020 Culture Survey: We need your feedback on safety
The VUMC Culture Survey begins June 8. Safety is one vital part of the survey, aiming to assess attitudes and perceptions regarding patient safety at the Medical Center and helping determine how we can make a better, safer VUMC for all. View...
Target trials support drug safety in pregnant patients
Out of concern for fetal safety, pregnant people have typically been excluded from drug trials. A new paper by VUMC researchers instead suggests using electronic health record data to emulate randomized controlled trials. View...