VUMC in the news

The Wall Street Journal published a story on efforts to find a universal flu vaccine that would eliminate the need for annual shots. James Crowe Jr., MD, professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, is quoted in the piece. Crowe was also interviewed by “CBS This Morning” producer Lenn Ann Winick for a similar story.

New York Times staff writer Roni Caryn Rabin interviewed William Schaffner, MD, professor of Preventive Medicine, for a story about about flu warning signs in children, who's vulnerable, why and when to go to the hospital.

A CBS News story on risks to patients’ hearts following breast cancer treatment quotes Javid Moslehi, MD, assistant professor of Medicine, is quoted. U.S. News and World Report also picked up the story.

Reuters reporter/associate editor Duff Wilson interviewed Stephen Patrick, MD, assistant professor of Pediatrics and Health Policy, for a story on improving care for pregnant women and infants through expansion of treatment for opioid use disorder. The Nexstar Media Group also interviewed Patrick on camera from the event to send to its more than 170 local TV affiliates.

Modern Healthcare reporter Virgil Dickson interviewed Donald Brady, MD, associate dean for Graduate Medical Education, for a story about CMS changes to a 2008 policy that prohibited teaching physicians from relying on medical records documentation done by a student.

MedPage Today executive editor Roger Sergel interviewed Allen Sills, MD, professor of Neurological Surgery, for a story about head trauma.