Vanderbilt trauma surgeons see increase in motorcycle crashes with springtime weather; urge proper helmet use

As spring arrives and outdoor recreational activities increase, trauma surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are already seeing an increase in serious motorcycle accidents. View...

VICC set to host preview of PBS cancer documentary tomorrow

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, along with Nashville Public Television (NPT), the American Cancer Society and Gilda's Club Nashville, will sponsor a special community event to preview an upcoming PBS television documentary on cancer. The free event will feature a 40-minute preview of the upcoming special, "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies," a three-part documentary by Barak Goodman, presented by Ken Burns. View...

Beware the eyes of March: Vanderbilt ophthalmologist offers tips for preventing and treating dry eyes during windy weather

As temperatures rise, making outdoor activities more enticing, Vanderbilt ophthalmologists suggest not to be in such a hurry to stop protecting yourself from the elements. View...

How high is too high for a child's fever? Vanderbilt pediatrician offers answers

One of the most common questions pediatricians hear about fevers is "How high is too high?" The answer: A fever in itself is not dangerous, but may be an indication of something else that needs medical attention View...

From "Vanderbilt Medicine": Afterburn

Burn injuries can happen to anyone. Each burn patient's story is unique, but they all start the same: with an unplanned event. So sudden. Often tragic. Always painful. View...