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In the News (Sat 26 Dec 09)

  
  News from Vanderbilt Medical Center
Vanderbilt is one of 40 centers nationwide to enroll patients in a study to determine the efficacy and safety of a new pacing device for heart failure patients.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has a 21-year accident free operation, is the first dedicated air medical operation in the U.S. to deploy the American Eurocopter EC 145 equipped with the latest in state of the art avionics specially designed to operate in the nighttime and inclimate weather environment.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is recruiting healthy volunteers for the second phase of testing of a novel HIV vaccine regimen that also is being studied in AIDS-battered countries around the world.
sitemason.vanderbilt.edu /newspub/crmQtG   (1384 words)

  
 Vanderbilt Medical Center Home
By Vanderbilt tradition, names are randomly selected by the Associate Dean for Students, and as each person receives the envelope, he or she places one dollar in a fishbowl, the last person called gets to keep all the money as a reward for patience in the face of high anxiety.
Last fall, Vanderbilt University Medical Center became one of four hospitals in the country to test an avian flu vaccine on patients 65 and older.
Vanderbilt University is one of the Best Places to Work for Postdocs, according to a survey published in the March issue of The Scientist, a magazine for life science professionals...
www.mc.vanderbilt.edu   (685 words)

  
 Vanderbilt Transplant Center
Ever since, Vanderbilt has been recognized as one of the nation's premier centers in transplantation, with many patients receiving a second gift of life.
Vanderbilt Transplant Center is considered the leader in Quality of Life research for transplant patients of all types.
Today, Vanderbilt Transplant Center remains committed to providing the best possible service and medical experience to our patients and their families.
www.vanderbilttransplantcenter.com   (400 words)

  
 VUMC: Department of Medicine: Division Sites: Division of Dermatology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Nashville Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center are contiguous institutions that are directly connected via walkways.
Graduate of medical school in the U.S. accredited by the LCME, accredited medical school in Canada, or an accredited osteopathic school in the U.S. Graduates from foreign schools are required to have the standard certificate of the ECFMG.
Although there is no linkage between the PGY-1 year in Internal Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Dermatology Residency, we will attempt to arrange our interview dates in coordination with the Medicine program for applicants who might be applying for both.
medicine.mc.vanderbilt.edu /divisions/dermatology/training_residency.html   (751 words)

  
 Department of Otolarygology
Vanderbilt's Department of Otolaryngology is ranked among the nation's best and first in the state of Tennessee.
It is a tertiary care center for middle Tennessee for all general ENT services.
Otolaryngology is the complete medical and surgical management of both general and complex problems dealing with congenital, infectious and inflammatory, and benign and malignant conditions of the ear, nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, oral cavity, neck, thyroid and parathyroid glands, salivary glands, tracheobronchial tree, and esophagus.
www.vanderbiltbillwilkersoncenter.com /otolaryn.html   (218 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The macula is in the center of the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye.
The Vanderbilt Center for Human Genetics Research is studying families with more than one living member affected with AMD.
The goal of this study is to better understand causative factors of AMD; specifically, to determine the contribution of genetic factors and to study the interaction of environmental and genetic factors in the disease.
chgr.mc.vanderbilt.edu /chgrsite/agemacd.htm   (588 words)

  
 Trauma, Burn, Emergency General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
Vanderbilt University Hospital is the only Level I Trauma Center in Middle Tennessee and meets or exceeds all the criteria set forth by the American College of Surgeons for such designation.
Stallworth Rehabilitation Center allow patients to remain within the Vanderbilt system from the time of injury until their return to work.
The trauma program at Vanderbilt is unique in that surgical residents gain exposure to the problems of both urban and rural trauma care.
www.traumaburn.com   (360 words)

  
 ScienceDaily: Study Documents Effects Of Cellulite-Smoothing Technique
A Vanderbilt University Medical Center study shows Endermologie, a technique of using a system of rollers and a vacuum device to manipulate the skin, works to smooth cellulite.
The findings of the VUMC study, which were based on studies with Yucatan mini-pigs, were published in the November/December edition of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
Facial rejuvenation -- Facial rejuvenation is any cosmetic or medical procedure used to increase or restore the appearance of a younger age to human face.
www.sciencedaily.com /releases/1999/01/990127120407.htm   (1127 words)

  
 VUMC: Department of Medicine: Division Sites: Gastroenterology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The goals of the Gastroenterology Division are to provide excellent medical care to people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, to teach gastroenterology and to perform basic research to improve our understanding of digestive diseases.
The Division staffs and manages endoscopy units and clinics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and the Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC).
Both a high risk obesity clinc and a malnutrition clinic are housed in the Vanderbilt Center for Human Nutrition.
medicine.mc.vanderbilt.edu /divisions/gi/index.cfm   (272 words)

  
 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's department of Urologic Surgery, a nationally recognized leader in the treatment of prostate disease, is hosting a live...
Francis Medical Center in Peoria, the Mayo Clinic, Duke University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Johns Hopkins.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville and at least 10 other hospital operators have been invited to submit proposals for construction of a hospital...
hospitals.cancer-help.org /Vanderbilt_University_Medical_Center.html   (10648 words)

  
 VUMC: Department of Ophthalmology
The Vanderbilt Eye Institute provides a comprehensive clinical and research facility, offering patient care in all subspecialty areas of ophthalmology.
The patient population served by the Vanderbilt University Hospital is of various socioeconomic backgrounds and is approximately 4.5 million people.
Patients requiring in-patient services are admitted to Vanderbilt University Hospital, which is connected by a bridge to the Medical Center East Building.
www.vanderbilteyecenter.com   (309 words)

  
 University Medical Center
Pender was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where she was pronounced dead at 7:13 pm, according to a Cook County medical examiner's office...
...are proton beam centers at the University of Massachusetts in Boston, Indiana University at Bloomington, and Loma Linda University Medical Center in southern...
The University Medical Center this week began distributing a new version of the influenza vaccine FluMist, which is applied via the nasal cavity.
hospitals.cancer-help.org /University_Medical_Center.html   (11949 words)

  
 Center for Human Genetics Research - Home
We both develop and apply state-of-the-art methods to a large and diverse set of traits including neurological, cardiovascular, ophthalmological, and endocrine diseases and cancer.
By providing critical and sophisticated core resources we have created a supportive atmosphere to aid all faculty at Vanderbilt in achieving our mission to improve health and health care.
Under the direction of Dr. Jonathan L. Haines, the Vanderbilt Center for Human Genetics Research (CHGR) was initiated in January 2004 to dissect the genetic underpinnings of human traits.
phg.mc.vanderbilt.edu   (215 words)

  
 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN- Vanderbilt University Medical Center's department of Urologic Surgery, a nationally recognized leader in the treatment of prostate disease, hosted a live webcast from 3:00pm until 4:00pm (CST) on December 8, for a robotically-assisted radical prostatectomy (prostate removal).
To date VUMC has successfully performed over two hundred similar robotically-assisted prostate surgeries and is recognized as a national leader for this procedure.
But it's an awkward way to work, involving large arm movements and requiring the surgeon to transpose his movements as he manipulates instruments in a visual field where up is down and left is right.
www.or-live.com /vanderbilt/1227   (343 words)

  
 Vanderbilt University Medical Center - MedHunters
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a comprehensive health care facility dedicated to patient care, research, and the education of health care professionals.
Each year, over 300,000 people choose Vanderbilt for their health care needs not only because of its excellence in medical science, but also because our faculty and staff are dedicated to making patients as comfortable as possible.
Vanderbilt is ideally situated just five minutes from downtown Nashville, but its campus is also a nationally recognized arboretum.
www.medhunters.com /employer/15329.html   (399 words)

  
 Vanderbilt University medical Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years progressive experience in the planning and execution of large events are required.
This position is responsible for ensuring that all special events either meet or exceed the high standards set forth by the Medical Center.
Vanderbilt University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
acced-i.colostate.edu /imis_web/StaticContent/3/Jobs/vumc.htm   (85 words)

  
 Vanderbilt Sports Medicine | Home
Vanderbilt Sports Medicine is the most comprehensive sports medicine service in Middle Tennessee.
This state-of-the-art facility cares for all athletic injuries and specializes in knee and shoulder injuries to all recreational and competitive athletes.
As a patient at Vanderbilt Sports Medicine, you benefit from a staff of sports medicine trained physicians and the support and resources of the Vanderbilt Medical Center.
www.vsm.vanderbilt.edu   (150 words)

  
 Vanderbilt Center for Radiation Oncology : Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Vanderbilt Center for Radiation Oncology : Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
However, this information is informational only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
Copyright © 2006 by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
www.vicc.org /radonc   (126 words)

  
 University Medical Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Hackensack University Medical Center 'Goes To The Barbershop To Fight Prostate Cancer',...
Loyola University Health System (LUHS), a private, academic health-care institution is nationally recognized for its specialty care and research in such areas as...
Baylor College of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Center for academic and clinical medicine and in research in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic disorders.
www.hsuoc.ca /index.php?C=university-medical-center&T=0   (257 words)

  
 || DukeMedNews || Men Have Time To Choose Best Prostate Cancer Treatment
While there is no medical benefit to postponing treatment for prostate cancer for six months, the researchers said delaying treatment can allow a patient time to understand the options and pick the best one for him.
Plus, if they elect to have surgery, it may take a little bit of time before a surgeon is available." Freedland also holds an appointment in surgery at the Durham VA Medical Center and the Duke Prostate Center.
The study was funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the Georgia Cancer Coalition, the Center for Prostate Disease Research, and the American Foundation for Urological Disease.
news.mc.duke.edu /news/top_story.php   (872 words)

  
 NMDP Transplant Center: Vanderbilt University Medical Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If you have questions about costs and financial services at this transplant center, you can contact the center's financial representative, Brenda Strunk at (615) 322-2295 or by e-mail at brenda.strunk@vanderbilt.edu.
Due to failure to submit sufficient recipient follow-up data to the NMDP, this center could not be included in the center-specific survival analysis.
Further information about this center, including the number and type of transplants performed in each of the last three years, and the support groups offered, may be found in the BMT InfoNet Transplant Center Directory: http://www.bmtinfonet.org/centers.
www.marrow.org /cgi-bin/NETWORK/tc_idx.pl?ctr_id=526&p_src=id   (574 words)

  
 Vanderbilt University: Medical Center/Quick Links for VUMC
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has the only Level I Burn Center and the only LifeFlight air emergency transport in the region.
To see what's happening at the Medical Center today, including faculty and staff events, grand rounds and workshops -- check the Medical Center section of the University Calendar.
Vanderbilt University, 2201 West End Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37235 Phone: (615) 322-7311
www.vanderbilt.edu /medical1.html   (61 words)

  
 Vanderbilt University - Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
The Vanderbilt Postdoctoral Association was formed in 1998 and has successfully united postdoctoral research fellows from the basic science as well as clinical departments.
We believe that there are many benefits to being involved in such an organization: ranging from the obvious social interactions, to providing opportunities to practice seminars, and to bring in speakers on career preparation.
In addition, this provides a mechanism to have input into decision-making at the highest levels in the Medical Center.
bret.mc.vanderbilt.edu /postdoc/html/pda.php   (146 words)

  
 Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt March 9, 10, and 11.
The fifth annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon will take place at the performance stage inside Children’s Hospital and will be broadcast live on 107.5 The River.
Student Spurs Statewide Move Toward Protocol for Meth Children, Beginning at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
www.vanderbiltchildrens.com   (172 words)

  
 VUMC: Emergency Medicine
The city of Nashville is also a very welcoming and warm place.
Dr. Corey Slovis answers why Vanderbilt is the right choice.
The new Emergency Department at Vanderbilt is now open.
emergencymedicine.mc.vanderbilt.edu   (278 words)

  
 Fellowship Listing - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Owen School of Business (2nd year)
Opportunities also exist to participate in prospective clinical studies, both within Vanderbilt and in multi-institutional investigations in cooperation with other centers.
Opportunities also exist for basic science research, and collaboration with other departments.
www.east.org /fellowships/fellowship.asp?program=31   (256 words)

  
 Vanderbilt Medical Center, Key Sites
Welcome to the web page of the Digestive Disease Research Center at Vanderbilt University.
The Vanderbilt DDRC is one of 16 Digestive Disease Research Centers supported by the National Institute of Health.
Click here to download the newsletter as an Adobe Acrobat document.
ddrc.mc.vanderbilt.edu   (143 words)

  
 News from Vanderbilt Medical Center
WE’LL TELL YOU WHY RESEARCHERS AT VANDERBILT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SAY IT MAY BE A CONCERNING CHOICE, NEXT.
“We found a near doubling of the children that were placed on that, in particular for example, teenagers, where by 2001 one out of every one-hundred teenagers in our study population were being placed on these medications.” (:13)
HE ADVISES PARENTS TO BE SURE THEIR CHILD IS EVALUATED AND PROPERLY DIAGNOSED WITH A-D-H-D OR OTHER PROBLEMS FIRST, AND TO DISCUSS SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDICATIONS WITH A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IN ORDER TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THE BEST CHOICE FOR THEIR CHILD.
sitemason.vanderbilt.edu /newspub/crmQtG?id=13296   (495 words)

  
 How I Reversed My Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism using an Alternative Medicine Approach
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www.thyroid.bizland.com   (942 words)

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