Innovating. Accelerating. Discovering.

Research and clinical news from Vanderbilt Health

Discover More

Practice-changing Innovations

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.

Featured Stories

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.

Innovation in Your Inbox

Subscribe to our biweekly Discover e-newsletter for the latest on research and clinical innovation from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Explore more about Changing Medicine

Shaking hand tapping a table wearing a sleeve with sensing technology.

Wearable Tech Warns of Potential Problem Behaviors

Autism community members contributed concepts in developing the system.
Read More
Black or mixed race child in occupational or play therapy

Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Lags for Children From Diverse Backgrounds

Vanderbilt researcher identifies common barriers to early diagnosis of autism among Black and multicultural children.
Read More
Physician reviewing prostate ultrasound with patient

Treating Prostate Cancer with Fewer Side Effects

Focal therapy for prostate cancer could reduce the risk of major treatment-related repercussions.
Read More