Sheriff: No third slaying suspect Nov 12, 2009
He was sent to the burn unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Several media outlets have reported the two teens purchased gasoline at a convenience store to cover up the killings, though Chapman would neither confirm or deny that report. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Elmore T. Stone Nov 12, 2009
He Graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University Class of 1961 and received his Masters in Physical Chemistry from MIT Class of 1966. Avid tennis player. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Bug wears armor made of poo Nov 12, 2009
"Specifically, they compress fragments of their feces into flat squarish plates using structures in their abdomen that are part of their genitalia," said researcher Daniel Funk, an evolutionary ecologist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. "These plates are then added individually around the laid egg to form the .". (MSNBC -- Technology)
Hispanic higher education: Closing the gap Nov 11, 2009
Stella Flores, of Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, argues that the best thing that can be done at the state level is to adopt policies that allow all of a states high-school students to pay fees at its public universities at the discounted rate that normally applies to people from that state, regardless of their legal status. Such policies already exist in a number of states, including California and Texas, where the Latino population is so large that few like the idea of denying a proper... (The Economist)
Man wounded in drive-by shooting Nov 11, 2009
Sharp suffered at least one gunshot wound to his leg and was transported by helicopter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville with non-life threatening injuries, Jones said. There were other people with Sharp at the time of the shooting, though officers had not been able to talk to them, Jones said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Ft. Hood Motive: Terrorism or Mental Illness? Nov 10, 2009
"What went wrong?" asked Dr. Paul Ragan, a former military psychiatrist and now a professor at Vanderbilt University. "I keep thinking of the psychology that -- the from 1966, Columbine and Virginia tech," he said. (ABC News)
Developmental delay could stem from nicotinic receptor deletion Nov 9, 2009
Others who took part in this study include Marwan Shinawi, Christian P. Schaaf, Samarth S. Bhatt, Zhilian Xia, Ankita Patel, Sau Wai Cheung and Jennifer Ruth German, all of BCM; Brendan Lanpher of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Sandra Nagl and Claudia Nevinny-Stickel of MVZ Humane Genetik in Munich, Germany; Heinrich Stephan Herding of Praxis fr Kinder und Jugendmedizin in Meldorf, Germany; LaDonna L Immken and Gayle Simpson Patel of Specially for Children Subspecialty of Clinical... (EurekAlert!)
Second suspect arrested in killings Nov 9, 2009
He had been recovering in the burn unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. The bodies of Desere Thornton, 38 and her two children Jerrod, 16, and 9-year-old Anthony Thornton were pulled from the charred remains of their Milky Way Drive home Oct. 23. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
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After transferring from Vanderbilt University, Brown graduated from Florida State University in 1974. Team Stars: Quarterback. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Hotels increase security in wake of Erin Andrews incident Nov 7, 2009
Court papers say Michael D. Barrett requested and received a hotel room adjacent to Andrews at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University. Barrett then allegedly jimmied the peephole of Andrews' hotel door, shot the videos and uploaded them to the Internet. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Wall Street giants get swine flu vaccine Nov 7, 2009
Dr. William Schaffner, a flu expert at Vanderbilt University, said allocation of limited vaccine is tricky. CDC guidelines provide a list of patients who should be at the front of the line: children and young people through age 24, people caring for infants under 6 months, pregnant women, health care workers, and adults with health conditions such as asthma and diabetes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Exercise Not Tied To Preschool Obesity Nov 7, 2009
"Not proving an effect is not the same thing as proving the absence of an effect," says Andrew Gregory, M.D., who is an assistant professor of orthopaedics and pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center ... Andrew Gregory, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedics and pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn. (CBS News -- Health)
'Beating Heart' Bypass Surgery May Be Riskier Nov 6, 2009
Fortunately for Aylor, only one month after his at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. he was able to return to work. (ABC News)
How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs? Nov 6, 2009
Dr. Michael F. Vaezi, clinical director in the department of gastroenterology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, also believes the clinical importance of the associations reported in many of the PPI studies has been "overblown." ... D., professor, medicine, director, Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders, and clinical director, gastroenterology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn. (MEDLINEplus)
Salon.com News Editor Moves to ABC Blotter as Managing Editor Nov 6, 2009
Schone received an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and a masters' degree from the University of Georgia. The ABC News investigative unit is one of the most honored investigative teams in American journalism and has received dozens of prestigious awards. (ABC News)
Vanderbilt opens Critical Care Tower Nov 6, 2009
The opening represents the most significant increase in adult inpatient hospital rooms at Vanderbilt University Medical Center since the opened in 1980. The tower has 141 acute care inpatient rooms and 12 operating rooms, which will house the surgical, neurological and medical intensive care units. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Community Foundation honors three for making Brookline better Nov 5, 2009
Katie Ullmann, a Brookline High graduate now at Vanderbilt University, said Grande knows when he needs to give student guidance and when to step back and let them take control. He was just really helpful with any details, but really let us take control of our own projects, she said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Aztec Jené Morris One Of 30 Candidates For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Nov 5, 2009
Jayne Appel Center Stanford University Miranda Ayim Forward/Center Pepperdine University Amy Beggin Guard University of New Mexico Joy Cheek Forward/Guard Duke University Alysha Clark Forward Middle Tennessee State University Allyssa DeHaan Center Michigan State University Claire Faucher Guard Portland State University Kristen Feemster Forward Western Carolina University Jordan Franey Guard/Forward University of California, Santa Barbara Tyra Grant Guard Pennsylvania State University Alexis... (Goaztecs.com)
Seasonal flu vaccine could run short, CDC says Nov 4, 2009
People who have been thinking about getting a seasonal flu shot ought to act now, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. "It's going into noses and arms as we speak," he said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Turner brings experience from national platform to Vanderbilt University Nov 4, 2009
"I felt quite privileged to be there in the midst of history unfolding," said Turner, who joined Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development faculty this fall as the Betts Chair and Professor of Human and Organizational Development. "In addition to crafting important legislation, I had an opportunity to go to the debates, to Chicago on election night, and to be present at many of his groundbreaking speeches. It was an incredibly wonderful experience.". (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
23 College Presidents Make More Than $1 Million Nov 3, 2009
Nicholas Zeppos, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, $1,275,309. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)
2009-10 UAB Hoops Season Begins Tuesday With Exhibition vs. Miles Nov 3, 2009
"You are talking about two fifth-year seniors with over 170 college games played between them. They will give us leadership, depth and maturity. We are very excited to have them cleared to play with us this season." Both Drake and Cooper have already received undergraduate degrees from their previous university (Drake from Vanderbilt University and Cooper from Louisiana Tech University) and both are currently enrolled in graduate school at UAB.. Joins Coaching Staff was tabbed assistant men's... (Uabsports.com)
New online law journal created by University of Miami law professor Nov 2, 2009
" As to whether law professors are really ready to praise each other, Prof. Froomkin says optimistically that although some editors admitted it would be a change, most seemed to relish the challenge. ### Here is the full list of editors to date: * indicates Section Editor ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Jack M. Beermann Boston University School of Law Lisa Schultz Bressman Vanderbilt University Law School Cary Coglianese University of Pennsylvania School of Law Steven P. Croley University of Michigan Law... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Innovative Imaging System To Study Sudden Cardiac Arrest Developed Nov 2, 2009
1, 2009) A research team at Vanderbilt University has developed an innovative optical system to simultaneously image electrical activity and metabolic properties in the same region of a heart, to study the complex mechanisms that lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Tested in animal models, the system could dramatically advance scientists' understanding of the relationship between metabolic disorders and heart rhythm disturbances in humans that can lead to cardiac arrest and death, and provide a... (Science Daily)
Can charcoal fight heart disease in kidney patients? Nov 1, 2009
"We found that oral activated charcoal lessens atherosclerotic lesions in experimental mice with kidney damage," comments Valentina Kon, MD (Vanderbilt University). "This is especially important because there is no effective treatment to reduce the high rate of cardiovascular mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease.". (EurekAlert!)
Flu Vaccine Benefits Moms and Babies Nov 1, 2009
It might also bring the issue to the attention of obstetricians, who typically do not raise the notion of a flu shot with their patients, said Dr. William Schaffner, infectious disease specialist and chair of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. "This is powerful information for obstetricians and pregnant women to have," said Schaffner, who moderated a news conference at which the studies were discussed. (ABC News)
Swine flu cheaters getting vaccine Oct 31, 2009
The government's vaccine advisory panel "did not expect vaccine police to be set up around the country," said Dr. William Schaffner, a flu specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who is on the panel. If vaccine demand is low in some locations, it makes sense for non-priority groups to get it instead of wasting the supply. (MSNBC -- Health)
Unpaid bills at Nashville-area hospitals keep climbing Oct 31, 2009
Vanderbilt University Hospital continues to account for the largest burden of uncompensated care in the city. In 2008, the hospital delivered $228 million worth of uncompensated care, or 45. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Researchers develop innovative imaging system to study sudden cardiac arrest Oct 31, 2009
A research team at Vanderbilt University has developed an innovative optical system to simultaneously image electrical activity and metabolic properties in the same region of a heart, to study the complex mechanisms that lead to sudden cardiac arrest ... To interview Dr. Wikswo and other investigators from Vanderbilt University, contact 615-343-6803. (EurekAlert!)
Inconspicuous leaf beetles reveal environment's role in formation of new species Oct 31, 2009
At Vanderbilt University, graduate student Scott Egan and his adviser Daniel Funk, associate professor of biological sciences, obtained this new evidence from an experimental study published online this week in the early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Funk has investigated this odd group of leaf beetles (which resemble unappetizing caterpillar pellets) for 15 years. (EurekAlert!)
Lighter sentence for murderer with 'bad genes' Oct 31, 2009
"The point is that behavioural genetics is not there yet, we cannot explain individual behaviour, only large population statistics," says Nita Farahany of Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, who specializes in the legal and ethical issues arising from behavioural genetics and neuroscience. Cattarossi argues that all evidence that has a bearing on her client s should be considered by the court. (Scientific American)
The Power of Winning Thinking -- Dr. Frans M.J. Brandt Teaches How to Embrace a Winning Attitude for a Successful and Happy Life in His New Book Oct 31, 2009
He holds three graduate degrees in Human Development Counseling and received his doctoral degree with honors from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. In addition to his work as a professional counselor and psychotherapist, he has lectured in psychology at several colleges and universities. (Primezone Releases)
Cholesterol pills may boost flu survival Oct 30, 2009
"It's intriguing and exciting," and the benefit seen from statins is "substantial," said Dr. William Schaffner, a Vanderbilt University doctor whose hospital in Nashville, Tenn. was involved in the research. (MSNBC -- Health)
Good times in the Dogs-Gators series Oct 30, 2009
Vanderbilt University $3. 48 billion University of Florida $1. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Committee to review provost Oct 30, 2009
He previously served as president of Washington and Lee University and as provost of Vanderbilt University. He is a 1972 alumnus of Notre Dame. (The Observer, IN)
Why Won't They Just Drag Karadzic to Court? Oct 30, 2009
Explainer thanks Michael Newton of Vanderbilt University Law School and Michael Scharf of Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Why Won't They Just Drag Karadzic to Court. (Slate)
Common Weed Could Provide Clues On Aging And Cancer Oct 29, 2009
Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators. (Nov. (Science Daily)
BREAKING NEWS: Second suspect named in triple homicide Oct 28, 2009
PULASKI The Giles County sheriff says an 18-year-old man in the burn unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center will be the second person arrested in the slayings of a mother and her two children. Matthew Wood will be arrested in the near future, Sheriff Kyle Helton said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Death penalty considered in triple slaying Oct 28, 2009
Several television news stations have reported a person of interest is hopsitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. We do have a suspect, he said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat Oct 28, 2009
SOURCES: Susan Redline, M.D., professor, medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland; Ken Monahan, M.D., assistant professor, medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville; Nov. 3, 2009, Journal of the American College of Cardiology. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Simple measures can yield big greenhouse gas cuts, scientists say Oct 27, 2009
Dietz's co-authors are Gerald T. Gardner of the University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jonathan Gilligan and Michael P. Vandenbergh of Vanderbilt University; and Paul C. Stern of the National Research Council. To learn more about the group's research, visit. (EurekAlert!)
Sheriff: Teenager confessed to role in triple murder Oct 27, 2009
Several television news stations have reported that the person who will be charged is hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville with burn wounds. Helton declined to confirm whether those reports were accurate. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Obama: Is he Carter or Reagan? Oct 27, 2009
John Geer, a Vanderbilt University political scientist, said the comparisons to Carter are weak. "Jimmy Carter is a very rare exception in American history. Most first-term presidents get a second term," he said, adding that it's especially rare since Carter's term came on the heels of previous Republican rule. (CNN)
Attempted murder suspect arrested Oct 26, 2009
Thomas Edward Jones, 28, was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he was stabilized. A single shotgun shell was found inside the home. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Never give up Oct 25, 2009
First referred to North Star, she sought a second opinion through the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, then a third through Vanderbilt University. "So I always joked that my tumor (sample) needed 'frequent flyer' miles," she says. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Concurrent imaging of metabolic and electric signals in the heart Oct 24, 2009
The optical system for simultaneous imaging electrical and metabolic quantities in the heart was developed by scientists at Vanderbilt University. The advantages of their imaging system over others include an optional software camera calibration routine that eliminates the need for precise camera alignment. (EurekAlert!)
Man who leapt from bus dies Oct 23, 2009
He died later that evening at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. The bus had left Birmingham, Ala. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Man jumps from moving bus on Interstate 65 Oct 22, 2009
The man, whose name has not been released, was transported by helicopter to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville in critical condition. The incident happened about 5 p.m. near the 37-mile marker, which is near Highway 50. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Save-A-Date: Oct. 22 Oct 22, 2009
Klein-Gardner is the associate dean for outreach and associate professor of the practice of biomedical engineering for the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. This event is open to the public with free admission. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Dog which attacked three, euthanized Oct 22, 2009
After the attack, Henson drove himself to Crockett Hospital and was then flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. A week before the incident at the shelter, the pit bull attacked a Lawrenceburg couple that had adopted the animal from a rescue operation in Dickson, Moore said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Man charged with attempted murder Oct 21, 2009
The girl was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Parks said another man was at the scene during the shooting and was not injured. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Swine fluoffers ideal excuse for some slackers Oct 20, 2009
All you have to do is call in and say, Im sick, and take a couple of days off, and you and I will not be shocked, says Dr. William Schaffner, head of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn. The ploy worked for one twentysomething New Yorker, looking to get a day off work. (MSNBC -- Health)
Bowling Ranked 13th in NTCA Preseason Poll Oct 20, 2009
The University of Nebraska and Vanderbilt University top the polls at one and two respectively. The Panthers, who joined the Northeast Conference (NEC) in 2008-09, placing third and are in just their fifth season as a varsity sport after forming back in 2004. (Aupanthers.com)
Hospitals Restricting Visitors to Stop H1N1 Spread Oct 20, 2009
Dr. William Schaffner, a flu specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, says you can't hermetically seal an institution. "You can have people who are going to get sick tomorrow who already are excreting the virus," he said. (Fox News)
Blood Thinner May Cause Problems After an Injury Oct 17, 2009
"This is the first study to look at the prevalence of pre-injury warfarin use among patients presenting to US trauma centers," lead researcher Dr. Lesly A. Dossett, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, told Reuters Health. She said she was "surprised" to see just how common warfarin use was among injured adults and how much it has increased in recent years. (MEDLINEplus)
Game Information Oct 17, 2009
University of Georgia vs. Vanderbilt University ... Halftime: The Vanderbilt University Spirit of Gold Marching Band will perform a 90's show featuring "Bye Bye Bye" from *NSYNC, Janet Jackson's "Black Cat," a medley of music from the Backstreet Boys, and closing with "It's Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" from Boyz II Men. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Technology Brings New Insights To One Of The Oldest Middle Eastern Languages Still Spoken Oct 17, 2009
A lot of what s in these texts is entirely fresh, but this also changes what we already knew, said Annalisa Azzoni, an assistant professor at the Divinity School of Vanderbilt University. Azzoni is a specialist on ancient Aramaic and is now working with the Persepolis Fortification Archive Project at the Oriental Institute. (Science Daily)
Online photos lead to arrests in jewel heist Oct 15, 2009
Horton was airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Story created Oct 14, 2009 - 15:15:14 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Hire Americans First! Oct 14, 2009
Says Vanderbilt University Professor Carol Swain, "Whenever there's an immigration raid, you find white, black and legal immigrant labor lining up to do these jobs Americans will supposedly not do.". At one of the Swift plants out West, a workforce that had been 90 percent Hispanic, legal and illegal, before the raids is now a mixture of white Americans and Hispanic-Americans. (Human Events Online)
George Drake and Kenneth Cooper Cleared By NCAA Oct 14, 2009
Both Drake and Cooper have already received undergraduate degrees from their previous university (Drake from Vanderbilt University and Cooper from Louisiana Tech University) and both are currently enrolled in graduate school at UAB.. Drake, a 6-4, 215-pound guard, will come to UAB after playing 96 career games at Vanderbilt. (Uabsports.com)
Shooting suspect on probation Oct 14, 2009
Jones was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he was stabilized. On Oct. 7, Columbia Police arrested Antonio Warfield, 21, the victim s cousin, and charged him with especially aggravated robbery and burglary. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Gene mingling increases sudden death risk Oct 13, 2009
The findings will help in assessing the risk of sudden death and assigning therapy in patients with this syndrome, said senior author Alfred George Jr., M.D., director of the Division of Genetic Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Congenital long-QT syndrome affects the electrical activity of the heart ("QT" refers to a time measure on the electrocardiogram it is longer than normal in patients with the syndrome). (EurekAlert!)
Medical Miscues Underscore Need for E-Health Records Oct 13, 2009
"The real value of electronic medical records is that you can deliver better care than with paper records," says Gary Zegiestowsky, CEO of , a firm founded in partnership with Vanderbilt University medical center to provide e-health services in the mid-south. Though only a small percentage of hospitals have comprehensive e-health records networks now, a much larger percentage of them are in the process of implementing the systems, and will likely be up and running in the next two or three years,... (Fox News)
Stalled agenda irks labor leaders Oct 12, 2009
Union organizing is especially tough during a recession, said Vanderbilt University labor specialist Dan Cornfield, since people are more focused on getting and keeping a job than on securing workplace organizing rights. But despite their low numbers, unions still corral their members to provide Democrats with crucial election help: phone banks, canvassing, and get-out-the-vote drives. (Boston Globe)
Swine Flu Put Many Hospitalized Patients Into ICU Oct 10, 2009
"Contrary to the perception among many people that this influenza, novel H1N1, is mild, these data vividly demonstrate that influenza can make you very, very ill," said Dr. William Schaffner, a Vanderbilt University flu expert and spokesman for the Infectious Diseases Society of America. "Clearly, the best way to protect yourself and your family is to get vaccine as soon as it becomes available," said Schaffner, who had no role in the study but has consulted for swine flu vaccine makers. (KIRO TV, WA)
