Vanderbilt mourns loss of renowned clinical pharmacologist Jackson Roberts II, MD

Jun 05, 2023 at 04:24 pm by Staff

  By Bill Snyder Jackson Roberts II, MD, an internationally known clinical pharmacologist in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine who helped define the role of.... Read More

Planz named section chief of Body Imaging for VUMC Radiology

Jun 05, 2023 at 04:21 pm by Staff

  by Derek Scancarelli Virginia Planz, MD, has been named section chief of Body Imaging in the Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences. She previously served.... Read More

Study discovers that tumor mutation burden predicts survival outcome

Jun 05, 2023 at 04:18 pm by Staff

By Tom Wilemon The expected course of a patient’s cancer prognosis has traditionally been judged by its type, stage and microscopic aggressiveness, but patients with th.... Read More

ChatGPT tested for clinical decision support

Jun 05, 2023 at 04:14 pm by Staff

  by Paul Govern   A recent study finds promise in the artificial intelligence program ChatGPT for speeding review and improvement of computer system alerts used.... Read More

Nashville's HealthStream Announces the Addition of Dr. Alex Jahangir to the Board of Directors

Jun 05, 2023 at 03:07 pm by Staff

HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM), a leading healthcare technology platform for workforce solutions, has announced that Dr. Alex Jahangir has joined its Board of Dire.... Read More

After Surviving Multiple Cardiac Arrests in 1 Week, Murfreesboro Woman is Recovering at Home with Family

Jun 05, 2023 at 02:41 pm by Staff

It was a regular summer day in July for Mark and Lerinda Pierce.They ended their day with a walk after dinner in their neighborhood, not knowing their lives would change in a.... Read More

Transforming Healthcare: Five Reasons for Collaborations Between Medical Equipment Companies and Hospitals

Jun 05, 2023 at 02:00 pm by Staff

By Rich Russo The healthcare industry is facing a multitude of serious issues, including high costs, a lack of health equity, and a growing provider shortage. The need for h.... Read More

The Healthcare Supply Chain Demands Urgent Attention

Jun 05, 2023 at 12:30 pm by Staff

  By Luka Yancopoulos   Navigating the Post-COVID Landscape The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of global healthcare systems, particularly the.... Read More

Mammograms at 40? Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Spark Fresh Debate

May 30, 2023 at 11:40 am by Staff

  By Ronnie Cohen, KFF Health News     While physicians mostly applauded a government-appointed panel’s recommendation that women get routine mam.... Read More

Cardiovascular Disease Is Primed to Kill More Older Adults, Especially Blacks and Hispanics

May 30, 2023 at 11:32 am by Staff

  By Judith Graham, KFF Health News   Cardiovascular disease — the No. 1 cause of death among people 65 and older — is poised to become mor.... Read More