Profiles

Shared Clinical Services Division leader Jim Hayman to Retire

Oct 31, 2023 at 01:16 am by Staff

  By John Howser   After a distinguished career spanning 16 years at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Jim Hayman, MS, MBA, is retiring from his position as E.... Read More
Clinical

Study to explore link between salt taste sensitivity and salt intake, hypertension and genetic variations in individuals of African descent

Oct 31, 2023 at 01:14 am by Staff

  In collaboration with Sepiso Masenga, MSc, PhD, senior lecturer and researcher at Mulungushi University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Zambia, Annet Kirab.... Read More
Grand Rounds

VUMC to help engage more study participants in research decisions

Oct 31, 2023 at 01:07 am by Staff

by Bill Snyder Human research will be more equitable, inclusive and stronger if the people who are participants in studies also help plan and guide the direction of those stu.... Read More
Clinical

Immune system’s role in metabolic disease detailed in tissue atlas

Oct 31, 2023 at 01:05 am by Staff

By Paul Govern   Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have published the largest single-site adipose tissue atlas known to date. A tissue atlas is a.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Vanderbilt Center for Cognitive Medicine named Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium Member Site

Oct 31, 2023 at 01:00 am by Staff

  by Danny Bonvissuto The Vanderbilt Center for Cognitive Medicine (VCCM) has been named an Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium (ACTC) Member Site. It joins 34.... Read More
Profiles

Vanderbilt-led team receives 2023 Endeavor Award from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research

Oct 31, 2023 at 12:53 am by Staff

  By Leigh MacMillan  A multidisciplinary team of investigators who will probe the connection between obesity and cancer has received a 2023 Endeavor Award&nb.... Read More
Regulatory/Compliance

No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution Process Proposed Rule Fact Sheet

Oct 30, 2023 at 06:45 pm by Staff

In the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Operations proposed rule released Oct. 27, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the Depar.... Read More
Regulatory/Compliance

Health Workers Reporting Harassment, Symptoms of Poor Mental Health, and Difficult Working Conditions

Oct 30, 2023 at 06:41 pm by Staff

More than double the number of health workers reported harassment at work in 2022 than in 2018. This may include threats, bullying, verbal abuse, or other actions from patient.... Read More
Regulatory/Compliance

FDA Raises Concerns About Probiotic Products Sold for Use in Hospitalized Preterm Infants

Oct 30, 2023 at 06:31 pm by Staff

As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s commitment to protecting public health, the agency is advising the public, including healthcare providers, of the poss.... Read More
Profiles

Susan K. Newbold to Receive American Medical Informatics Association Award

Oct 30, 2023 at 02:25 pm by Staff

  Informatics leaders recognized for accomplishments in practice and research, health policy, nursing informatics, visionary and transformative thought leadership, and s.... Read More