Clinical

Behavioral Health in a Time of Social Isolation

May 20, 2020 at 10:44 am by Staff

Health Care Council Hosts Second Virtual Panel In late April, the Nashville Health Care Council hosted its second panel discussion via Zoom. "Virtual Models of Care: Behavior.... Read More

COVID-19 & Mental Health

May 20, 2020 at 10:00 am by Staff

Providers Find New Ways to Reach Patients The mental health fallout of COVID-19 is unprecedented, and few feel the sting quite like behavioral health practitioners on the fro.... Read More

May is Mental Health Month

May 19, 2020 at 05:37 pm by Staff

There have been observances of Mental Health Month each May since 1949 in the United States. While educational events have been held for more than 70 years, perhaps there has.... Read More

New Study Looks at Cost Impact of OTC Birth Control

May 19, 2020 at 04:40 pm by Staff

On May 9, 'the pill' celebrates 60 years of approval from the Food and Drug Administration. While no over-the-counter option is currently available, a growing chorus of women'.... Read More

AHA Releases Scientific Statement on CAD with Type 2 Diabetes

May 19, 2020 at 04:36 pm by Staff

Last month, the American Heart Association released a new scientific statement underscoring the impact of type 2 diabetes management on coronary artery disease. "Clinical Mana.... Read More

Necessity ... the Mother of Invention

May 19, 2020 at 04:31 pm by Staff

VUSN Students Experience Virtual Clinical Care in an Age of Social Distancing What do you do with 154 nursing students who are suddenly unable to participate in the hands-on c.... Read More

Autoimmunity 101

Apr 13, 2020 at 03:48 pm by Staff

VUMC Leading in Research, Patient Advocacy More than 24 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases: a collection of 80-plus diagnoses, most with no cure. Kevin Byram, M.... Read More

Expert Insights on Public Health, Current Pandemic

Apr 13, 2020 at 03:30 pm by Staff

Shared Perspectives from Across the Continuum Nashville Medical News reached out to several influencers across various healthcare sectors to ask for perspectives on public he.... Read More

Nashville Expands Autism Services, ABA Therapy

Apr 13, 2020 at 03:27 pm by Staff

Autism prevalence rates have increased significantly since 2000. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Autism and Developmental Monitoring (ADDM) Networ.... Read More

AARDA: Addressing Autoimmune Disorders through Awareness, Advocacy & Action

Apr 11, 2020 at 03:17 pm by Staff

When it works efficiently, the immune system is an elegant masterpiece of defense mechanisms warding off foreign invaders, including bacteria, cancers and the current novel co.... Read More