Geriatrics
Research and innovation from experts in geriatrics at Vanderbilt Health
Coma in Critically Ill Raises Risk of Mortality
Study characterizes mortality of patients who develop various forms of brain dysfunction while undergoing critical illness.
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Highly Targeted DBS Yields Benefit in Advanced Parkinson’s
Findings on outcomes of early ‘sweet spot’ stimulation in long-term users of deep-brain stimulation.
Anticipating Relapse in Late-life Depression
Study explores questions regarding the recurrence of depression following treatment.
Seeking Shorter Routes Between Research and Patient Care
A new center to expand the real-world impact of Veterans Affairs research.
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Acute Services Lacking for Rural Veterans
VA-funded initiative seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of emergency care for rural veterans.
Is a Cure for Achalasia on the Horizon?
Phase 3 trial is underway to test whether a shingles medication brings relief to swallowing disorder patients.
Conversational Format Encourages End-of-Life Planning
A new style of advanced-care planning packet helped increase the number of patients with advance directives in the EMR.
90 Minutes to Tremor Relief with Focused Ultrasound
Improved visualization for higher accuracy is among the suite of advantages for patients seeking noninvasive treatment of tremor.
Cascading Blood Disorder Examined in Older Adults
A pre-cancerous blood cell condition, CHIP, increases mortality risk by affecting cardiovascular, renal and other systems.
Caring for Patients with Rare Dementia
Vanderbilt operates a specialized clinic for frontotemporal lobe dementia, providing treatment and a coveted chance to participate in research trials.