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Research and investigators from the Institute for Medicine and Public Health at Vanderbilt have recently been featured in:
November
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
November 13, 2009
"Barkin to Serve on NAS Children’s Health Board"
Announces the selection of Institute faculty Shari Barkin, M.D. to serve on the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Board of Children, Youth and Families
October
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
October 23, 2009
"Ebb, Flow of Physician Workforce Studied"
Discusses research from Center for Interdisciplinary Health Workforce Studies faculty assessing physician supply in the U.S.
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
October 16, 2009
"Panel Examines Nuances of Health Care Reform"
Describes panel discussion of health care reform including Institute faculty Larry Churchill, Ph.D.
Nashville Medical News
October 8, 2009
"Pass/Fail: 2009 Tennessee Women´s Health Report Card Has Some of Both"
Discusses poor grades for Tennessee women´s health as outlined in the Institute´s recent report card
Memphis Medical News
October 7, 2009
"Pass/Fail: 2009 Tennessee Women´s Health Report Card Has Some of Both"
Discusses poor grades for Tennessee women´s health as outlined in the Institute´s recent report card
WKYU Morning Edition
October 2, 2009
"Tennessee Women´s Health Report Card has Several Ugly Grades"
Features scores from the Institute´s 2009 Tennessee Women´s Health Report Card
September
UWIRE
September 28, 2009
"Tennessee Women Fail STI Report Card"
Discusses poor grades for Tennessee women´s health as outlined in the Institute´s recent report card
HIVPlus
September 28, 2009
"STDs Rise Among Tennessee Women"
Discusses poor grades for Tennessee women´s health as outlined in the Institute´s recent report card
MTSU Sidelines
September 27, 2009
"Time to Take Responsibility for Women’s Health in Tennessee"
Discusses poor grades for Tennessee women´s health as outlined in the Institute´s recent report card
MTSU Sidelines
September 27, 2009
"Tennessee Women Fail STI Report Card"
Discusses poor grades for Tennessee women´s health as outlined in the Institute´s recent report card
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
September 21, 2009
"Does Your Birth Month Affect Your Health?"
Cites research from Institute faculty Tina Hartert, M.D., M.P.H., linking birth month to asthma rates
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
September 18, 2009
"Therapies Offer Only Modest Bladder Relief"
Discusses the Vanderbilt Evidence Based Practice Center´s recent evidence review of treatments for overactive bladder in women
Tennessee Tribune
September 17, 2009
"Vanderbilt Researchers Find Current Treatments for Women Offer Only Modest Improvement for Overactive Bladder Syndrome" (link not available)
Discusses the Vanderbilt Evidence Based Practice Center´s recent evidence review of treatments for overactive bladder in women
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
September 11, 2009
"Dittus Named to New Public Health Leadership Position"
Announces the appointment of Institute director, Robert Dittus, M.D., M.P.H., to assistant vice chancellor for Public Health at Vanderbilt Medical Center and associate dean for Population Health Sciences in the School of Medicine
The Tennessean
September 22, 2009
"STDs on Rise for TN Women"
Highlights data from the 2009 Women´s Health Report Card, produced by the Institute´s Women´s Health Research center
August
MSNBC.com
August 25, 2009
"Health Report Brings Mixed News For Women"
Highlights the Institute´s 2009 Tennessee Women´s Health Report Card
The Murfreesboro Post
August 25, 2009
"Good and Bad News Issued about Women´s Health"
Highlights the Institute´s 2009 Tennessee Women´s Health Report Card
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
August 28, 2009
"Conferences Focus on Cancer Survivorship"
Notes Institute faculty Debra Friedman´s involvement in cancer survivorship conferences at Vanderbilt
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
August 28, 2009
"Grant to Support Anti-Obesity Work in Latino Community"
Discusses Institute faculty Shari Barkin´s recent award to pursue strategies to promote physical activity among Latinos
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
August 28, 2009
"Report Card Grades Health Status of Tennessee Women"
Highlights the release of the 2009 Tennessee Women´s Health Report card, produced by the Institute and collaborators from the state health department, Meharry Medical College, and other Tennessee universities
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
August 14, 2009
"Activity Helps Latino Children Develop a More Accurate Perception of their Weight"
Cites research from Shari Barkin and colleagues regarding Latino children´s perception of body size after an exercise intervention
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
August 7, 2009
"Zheng´s Cancer Research lands MERIT Award"
Applauds the receipt of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) MERIT award for scientific achievement by Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center director Wei Zheng, M.D., Ph.D.
Reuters News
August 20, 2009
"Fewer in U.S. Get Antibiotics for Coughs, Colds"
Highlights a study from Institute faculty Carlos Grijalva reporting a reduction in inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions
The Tennessean
August 31, 2009
"$37M in Federal Stimulus for Tennessee Could Yield Cures"
Comments on cancer research from Institute faculty Xiao Ou-Shu
Tennessee Mornings (Fox 17)
August 26, 2009
Interview with Dr. Katherine Hartmann, Deputy Director of the Institute for Medicine and Public Health about the 2009 Women´s Health Report Card
WPLN Morning Edition
August 26, 2009
"Tennessee Women´s Health Gets ´Barely Passing´ Grades"
Discusses health grades noted in the Institute´s 2009 Tennessee Women´s Health Report Card
WSMV Channel 4
August 25, 2009
"Health Report Brings Mixed News for Women"
Discusses health grades noted in the Institute´s 2009 Tennessee Women´s Health Report Card
WSMV Channel 4
August 25, 2009
"State Receives C Minus on Women´s Health"
Discusses health grades noted in the Institute´s 2009 Tennessee Women´s Health Report Card
June
American College of Nurse Midwives Press Release
June 29, 2009
"Tennessee Nurse-Midwife Honored with Esteemed Award"
Features the announcement of Institute faculty Frances Likis´s receipt of the 2009 Kitty Ernst Award from the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) during ACNM’s 54th annual meeting in Seattle, Washington
NPR’s “Morning Edition”
June 9, 2009
“FDA Debates Safety of Antipsychotic Drugs In Kids”
Features Institute faculty Dr. William Cooper addressing potential adverse effects of antipsychotic drugs in children
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
June 12, 2009
"Soy May Lower Breast Cancer Risk"
Highlights research from Institute faculty into soy consumption and cancer risk
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
June 12, 2009
"Grant Boosts Pediatric Science Training"
Discusses a children´s research training grant directed by Institute faculty William Cooper
VUCast
June 18, 2009
“Family-focused care needed to Break Cycle of Depression for Parents and their Children”
Cites Institute faculty and report co-author Dr. Bruce Compas’ comments on a recent National Research Council and Institute of Medicine report on parental depression and its effects on children
The Washington Post
June 9, 2009
“Parents Don´t Seem to Understand Drug Alert”
Reports research from Institute faculty Dr. Russell Rothman regarding parents’ understanding of kids’ cough and cold medicine labels
May
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
May 5, 2009
"Understanding of Cold Medicine Labels Lacking"
Highlights research from Institute faculty Russell Rothman and others noting parents´ limited understanding of some common children´s medications
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
May 1, 2009
“Studies Find New Genetic Risk Zone for Autism”
Describes the work of a multi-center team including the Institute’s Dr. Jonathan Haines in identifying the first common genetic variation associated with autism
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
May 1, 2009
“Medical Societies Honor Four VMC Physicians”
Applauds the Institute’s Dr. Tina Hartert and three other physicians from Vanderbilt Medical Center induction into the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians
April
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
April 10, 2009
“New Tool Helps Gauge Delirium in Children”
Reports that Dr. Wesley Ely’s 2004 groundbreaking adult delirium research is now being applied to Vanderbilt’s youngest patients
March
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
March 27, 2009
“Licorice Compound Offers New Cancer Prevention Strategy”
Describes Institute faculty Dr. Wei Zheng, Dr. Qiuyin Cai and Dr. Martha Shrubsole study into ways a chemical component of licorice may offer a new approach in preventing colorectal cancer without side effects
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
March 27, 2009
"How Stimulus Spending Plan Could Benefit VMC"
Discusses Institute centers such as the Evidence-based Practice Center and Center for Developing Evidence to Inform Decisions about Effectiveness and faculty involved with comparative effectiveness research
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
March 20, 2009
“Aliquots – Research Highlights from VMC Laboratories”
Notes Institute faculty Gong Yang´s collaboration in research to identify two proteins that aid in pore construction, potentially helping to stabilize the curvature of the nuclear membrane required for pore formation
February
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
February 20, 2009
“Gene Study Finds Breast Cancer Hot Spot”
Reports that the Institute’s Dr. Wei Zheng, Dr. Qiuyin Cai, Dr. Xiao Ou Shu, and other Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center investigators have identified a new genetic ‘hot spot’ for breast cancer
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
February 20, 2009
"Combating Obesity Calls for Social Movement: Lecturer"
Describes highlights from an Institute-sponsored Discovery lecture from Shiriki Kumanyika, Ph.D., M.P.H., professor of Epidemiology and associate dean for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
February 20, 2009
"Vanderbilt´s Role in Global HIV Fight Growing"
Discusses a conference hosted in part by the Institute for Global Health to consult with aid organizations about curbing HIV transmission
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
February 20, 2009
"RSV Study Could Point to New Vaccination Strategies"
Features research from Institute faculty Marie Griffin and colleagues into the epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus
January
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
January 30, 2009
“Big Year on Tap for Biomedical Ethics Center”
Highlights Dr. Ellen Clayton and upcoming activities of the Center for Biomedical Ethics, including a lecture series and research support of two Stahlman Scholars
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
January 30, 2009
“Obesity Study Aims at Children Under Age 2”
Announces Institute researchers Dr. Russell Rothman, Dr. Shari Barkin, Dr. Bettina Beech, Dr. Ayumi Shintani, Dr. Sunil Kripalani, and Lisa Rawn have been awarded $3 million to study ways physicians can help curb obesity in children
The Institute in the News in 2008
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
December 5, 2008
"Panel examines avenues to ‘high-value’ health care"
Quotes director of the Institute´s Center for Interdisciplinary Health Workforce Studies Peter Buerhaus on the graying of the nursing workforce and difficulties in educating new nurses
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
November 14, 2008
“Film Series, Other Events Honor Global Fight to Combat Aids”
Highlights the 2008 World AIDS Day International Film Series sponsored by Dr. Sten Vermund and the Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
October 10, 2008
“Vanderbilt Joins National Childhood Diseases Initiative”
Announces Vanderbilt´s participation in the groundbreaking National Children´s Study, with efforts led by Institute faculty Dr. Katherine Hartmann and Dr. Bettina Beech
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
August 1, 2008
“Grant Paves Way to take AIDS Fight to Nigeria”
Describes funding received by Vanderbilt’s Institute for Global Health to provide AIDS treatment and prevention services in Nigeria
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
July 18, 2008
“New Eatery Features Diabetes-Friendly Fare”
Quotes Dr. Tom Elasy in his support of the diabetes-friendly food now available at Bistro on Eight in Vanderbilt Medical Center East
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
June 13, 2008
“Several Departments, Providers Honored for High Quality of Care”
Applauds the Institute’s Dr. Russell Rothman´s 5-Star recognition in the 2008 Excellence in Healthcare Awards
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
April 11, 2008
“New Book Highlights Looming Nurse Shortage”
Cites research from Institute faculty Peter Buerhaus indicating a looming nursing shortage
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
May 20, 2008
"Projects to Examine Different Aspects of Diabetes, Obesity"
Highlights funding received by several Institute investigators to examine aspects of obesity and related conditions
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
April 11, 2008
"Study Tracks Barriers to Managing Diabetes"
Reports on research from Institute investigators into children´s difficulties managing diabetes
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
March 14, 2008
“Study Tracks Link between Cancer, Vegetables”
Cites research from Institute faculty Jay Fowke and others indicating a possible link between a diet high in certain vegetables and decreased risk for breast cancer
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
February 29, 2008
"VUSM Set to Offer Graduate Certificate in Global Health"
Notes the role of the Institute for Global Health in a new training program at Vanderbilt Medical School
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
February 29, 2008
"Children Often Underestimate Weight"
Notes research from Institute faculty Russell Rothman surveying children´s and parent´s perceptions of body weight
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
January 25, 2008
"Grant Extension Fosters Women’s Health Research"
Reports on the extension of Vanderbilt´s Building Interdisciplinary Careers in Women´s Health Research (BIRCWH) program directed by Institute faculty Katherine Hartmann
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
January 18, 2008
“Honoring Excellese”
Announces newly selected members of the Vanderbilt School of Medicine´s Academy for Teaching Excellence including Institute faculty Dr. Larry Churchill
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
January 18, 2008
“New Strategy Helps Patients on Ventilators”
Reports research from Dr. Wes Ely and collaborators that demonstrates that ICU patients managed with “wake up and breathe” protocol experience improved outcomes
The Institute in the News in 2007
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
December 14, 2007
“Vanderbilt-Ingram Ranks Among Tops in NCI Awards”
Highlights Institute faculty William Blot, Ph.D. and the Southern Community Cohort Study, one of the largest RO1 awards granted to the medical center
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
October 26, 2007
"Initiative Set to Improve Health Care in China"
Describes the role of the Institute for Global Health in developing training courses for Chinese health care providers
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
October 19, 2007
“VUMC Named to Evidence-based Medicine Initiative”
Announces VUMC chosen as one of 14 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)-funded Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs) in the US and Canada
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
September 27, 2007
"Grant Bolsters HIV/AIDS Fight in Africa"
Describes work of the Institute for Global Health and director Sten Vermund to combat AIDS in Mozambique
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
September 27, 2007
"´Black Box´ Labels Reducing Antidepressant Prescriptions"
Highlights research into medication use from several Institute faculty
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
September 21, 2007
“Clinical Research Gets Massive Boost”
Describes the structure of the Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (VICTR) and Institute director Dr. Robert Dittus´s role in leading the VICTR´s efforts in health services, public health research, and community engagement in research
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
September 21, 2007
"Study to Examine Heart-related Risks of ADHD Drugs"
Discusses research headed by Institute faculty William Cooper into adverse effects of ADHD medications for children
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
August 3, 2007
"Study Calls for More Uterine Fibroid Research"
Highlights a systematic evidence review of fibroid research completed at Vanderbilt by faculty and staff in the Institute´s Evidence-based Practice Center
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
July 20, 2007
“Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Raising Concerns”
Reports research from Institute faculty William Cooper and Wayne Ray noting that the number of women using antidepressants during pregnancy is rising despite lack of proof that drugs are safe for unborn babies
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
June 22, 2007
"Study Spots Insurance Gaps for Disabled Teens"
Highlights research into insurance coverage with teenagers with disabilities from Institute faculty William Cooper
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
June 22, 2007
"Grant Boosts Clinical Research Training in Developing Nations"
Discusses research support received by the Institute for Global Health to provide mentorship in global health for young physicians and researchers
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
May 25, 2007
"Campaign to Address Nursing Shortage Extended"
Quotes Institute faculty Peter Buerhaus on promoting nursing as a career
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
April 27, 2007
“Faculty Honored for Teaching, Research”
Announces the 2007 Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching and research, including Dr. Marie Griffin´s recognition for outstanding clinical research
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
January 12, 2007
“New Study Lowers Nurse Shortage Estimate”
Reports the work of Peter Buerhaus noting large numbers are entering the nursing profession and helping to narrow the nursing shortage
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
January 12, 2007
"Buerhaus Takes on Different Role; Minnick new VUSN Research Dean"
Describes the formation of the Center for Interdisciplinary Workforce Studies and the research of its director
The Institute in the News in 2006
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
December 21, 2006
"Year in Review 2006: New Construction, Renovations Rolled On"
Highlights the formation of the Institute
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
December 1, 2006
"Two Named to Global Health Advocacy Group"
Discusses Institute faculty Sten Vermund´s appointment to the Paul G. Rogers Society for Global Health Research
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
November 17, 2006
“Hartmann to Help Further Women’s Health Research”
Announces Dr. Katherine Hartmann´s appointment as deputy director of the Institute for Medicine and Public Health and vice chair for Research in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
October 6, 2006
"Pediatric Vaccine Also Fights Ear Infections"
Features research from Institute faculty Marie Griffin and colleagues reviewing the effects of the Prevnar vaccine
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
September 29, 2006
"Poor Math Skills Feed Food Label Confusion: Study"
Reports on research from Institute faculty Russell Rothman noting negative effects of low numeracy and literacy on understanding of food labels
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
September 1, 2006
“Study Finds Juice May Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk”
Announces new research from Institute faculty Qi Dai suggesting juice every day could keep Alzheimer’s at bay
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
August 25, 2006
"Study Stokes Passive Smoking´s Risks"
Features research from Institute faculty Wanqing Wen into secondhand smoke and associated diseases
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
July 28, 2006
"New Center Set to Focus on Geriatrics Education, Training"
Notes roles for the Institute, Center for Quality Aging, and GRECC in collaborating in the Vanderbilt Reynolds Geriatric Education Center
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
July 28, 2006
"Grant to Benefit HIV/AIDS Clinics in Mozambique"
Highlights PEPFAR funding received by the Institute for Global Health and slated to support AIDS clinics in Zambezia, Mozambique
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
July 14, 2006
"Vermund to Lead International HIV Trials"
Reports on the appointment of Institute faculty Sten Vermund to lead one of six NIAID clinical trial units focused on HIV prevention
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
June 9, 2006
"ACE Inhibitors may Pose More Birth Defect Risks"
Discusses a study from Institute faculty William Cooper noting increased birth defects risks associated with ACE inhibitor use in early pregnancy
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
May 12, 2006
"New Institute Set to Unite Public Health Initiatives"
Describes the formation of the Institute and its mission to improve personal and public health through discovery, training and service programs designed to protect against threats to health, promote healthier living, improve the quality of health services and prepare leaders to advance health and health care
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
April 14, 2006
"Vermund Sees Progress in Global Health"
Reports on a lecture given by Institute faculty Sten Vermund on global health challenges
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
March 17, 2006
"Prescribing of Antipsychotics to Children Soaring"
Notes increasing frequency of antipsychotic medication use in children in a study from William Cooper, Wayne Ray, and colleagues
Reporter, Vanderbilt Medical Center
March 10, 2006
"Ginseng Found to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes"
Features research from Institute faculty Xiao-Ou Shu and collaborators into ginseng and quality of life after breast cancer
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