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At Vanderbilt, the drive to discover, care, learn and share is in our DNA — it defines who we are. Our Discoveries in Action podcast is about the big ideas and breakthroughs happening right here at Vanderbilt Health.

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Changing Medicine

Academy Developing Code for Ethical AI

Peter J. Embí, M.D., addresses the ethical considerations involved in the use of artificial intelligence in a clinical or research setting.
Cancer

3D Scans Provide Surgical Details in Real Time

Researchers develop a process to map and analyze surgical specimens to aid surgeon-pathologist communication.
Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery

Coding Expanded for Craniosynostosis

Craniofacial surgeons lead updates to an international medical code to reflect important subtype distinctions.
Nursing

Growing Opportunities for Men in Nursing

Medical centers are working to create an inclusive workplace for both genders in the profession.

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Sharing research and clinical breakthroughs from the region’s most advanced freestanding children’s hospital.

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Trends in Medicine

Rural Youth with T1D Struggle to Connect with Monitoring Technology

Children living outside of urban areas are less likely to report using CGMs, despite benefits.

Study Examines Puberty in Girls with Autism

Researchers are seeking girls with and without autism to join study; participating families to receive education, resources.

Clinicians Call on Clickbusters to Streamline Alerts

Program optimizes clinical-decision support alerts and helps build a culture of continuous evaluation.

Chatbot Weighs in for Clinical Decision Support

Study suggests an AI-based tool may help can offer a more comprehensive picture in some cases.

Innovation a Hallmark of Hospital at Home

Filtering system automatically flags patient likely to be suitable candidates.

Remote Approach Extends Autism Evaluation

Multimillion-dollar grant will power a statewide rollout to test its practical utility.