VUMC to test whether Alzheimer’s drug can ease Lupus Symptoms

Oct 09, 2022 at 05:58 pm by Staff

  by Bill Snyder Vanderbilt University Medical Center is partnering with Evergreen Therapeutics Inc. to test whether an Alzheimer’s drug, memantine, can.... Read More

Vanderbilt’s Terker wins NIH Director’s Early Independence Award

Oct 07, 2022 at 10:37 pm by Staff

  by Bill Snyder Andrew Terker, MD, PhD, a physician scientist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center who is committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of.... Read More

Abortion Bans Skirt a Medical Reality: For Many Teens, Childbirth Is a Dangerous Undertaking

Oct 07, 2022 at 09:47 pm by Staff

  By Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News    Maryanna’s eyes widened as the waitress delivered dessert, a plate-sized chocolate chip cookie topped wit.... Read More

Hurricane Ian Shows That Coastal Hospitals Aren’t Ready for Climate Change

Oct 07, 2022 at 09:33 pm by Staff

  By Daniel Chang and Lauren Sausser, Kaiser Health News   As rapidly intensifying storms and rising sea levels threaten coastal cities from.... Read More

Medical Debt Sunk Her Credit. New Changes from the Credit Reporting Agencies Won’t Help

Oct 07, 2022 at 09:12 pm by Staff

  By Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Health News   CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After a year of chemo and radiation, doctors told Penelope “Penny” Wingard in 20.... Read More

‘What the Health?’: Looking Ahead to the Lame-Duck Session

Oct 07, 2022 at 08:49 pm by Staff

    Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on Acast. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, or wherever you list.... Read More

Clinical Study Published in Journal of Wound Care Looks at a Better Solution for Surgical Site Dressings

Oct 07, 2022 at 04:14 pm by Staff

  DrySee, a patented film dressing with a colorimetric indicator, could help reduce infections   DrySee®, a medical technology company dedicated to improving.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation to Host 11th Annual Wine Around the Square Event

Oct 07, 2022 at 12:00 pm by Staff

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Power of Pink Fund   MURFREESBORO, Tenn.- Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation is pleased to announce the 11th An.... Read More

Nashville Gains ICU Beds, Operating Suites and New Technologies in New Tower on Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown Campus

Oct 06, 2022 at 09:20 am by Staff

  NASHVILLE – Ascension Saint Thomas associates, physicians, and community members gathered yesterday in celebration of the new Surgery & Critical Care Tower.... Read More

Start Early, Talk Often: Tennessee Launches 2nd Annual Let’s Talk Month Campaign

Oct 06, 2022 at 08:30 am by Staff

Nashville  – In October, the Tennessee Department of Health will recognize Let’s Talk month, a nationwide awareness campaign that encourages caregivers and tr.... Read More