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At Vanderbilt Health, we’re changing the future of medicine one innovation at a time — and we want you to be a part of it. That’s why we created Discoveries in Medicine, a one-stop resource for physicians and medical professionals. Read on for the latest research news and clinical insights from our experts, and be sure to subscribe to our biweekly newsletter to stay informed.

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Gynecology & Obstetrics, Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery

How a Rare Pseudoaneurysm Escaped Misdiagnosis

Echogenic mass seen in prenatal echocardiogram mimics a benign rhabdomyoma.

Gynecology & Obstetrics, Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery

Teamwork Advances Cardiac Care Before and After Birth

A Monroe Carell multi-specialist team joined intensive efforts to save an Ebstein’s anomaly patient, illustrating advances in multi-center research and communication.

Gynecology & Obstetrics, Neonatology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry

Pregnant Patients with SUD Face Treatment Barriers

Secret shopper studies show how pregnant women slip through the treatment cracks at a prime time for recovery.

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Innovation in Esophageal Disease Diagnosis: Mucosal Integrity Testing

A novel endoscopic tool diagnoses GERD and EoE and establishes targets for adequate therapy response.
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Fewer Side Effects With New Sickle Cell Treatment

VUMC houses one of the nation’s top transplant centers for patients with the blood disorder.
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Nurse Practitioners Add Value to Event Emergency Teams

Integrating nurse practitioners into mass-gathering medical teams offers a real-time solution to overcrowding.
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