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Restrained growth in the use of health care services may be new normal, writes MPH Program’s Buntin
Jul. 29, 2015—A more restrained growth in the use of health care services, even as the economic recovery continues and rates of uninsured declines might be the "new normal" writes Melinda Buntin, chair of the department of health policy, in Health Affairs blog.
MPH Program’s Schaffner emphasizes imperative food inspection as sushi sickens 62
Jul. 24, 2015—As a widespread salmonella outbreak partially linked to sushi reportedly infected 62 people in 11 states, Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical School, said that the outbreak underscores the need for "excellent surveillance … [so that] when something like this happens we can minimize the impact.” According to the CDC report,...
Creech, MPH Program alum, treats patient with rare Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Jul. 23, 2015—Dr. Buddy Creech, M.D., M.P.H, reassures the public that Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is rare after a Fort Wayne, IN resident triggered a major reaction resulting in burns to 40 percent of her body after simply taking a couple of Tylenol. Creech said other common side effects of over-the-counter drugs, such as nausea and gastrointestinal bleeding should...
Contaminated Sand May Make Beachgoers Sick, MPH Program’s Schaffner comments
Jul. 17, 2015—When beaches are closed due to pollution, a few fearless beachgoers may think that they're safe as long as they remain on land. But a newly published study says even the sand may not be safe from dangerous bacteria, and can potentially recontaminate the water. William Schaffner, M.D., professor of preventive medicine and health policy...
Cooper, MPH faculty and alum, talks with ABC News about new study on SSRIs and risk of birth defects
Jul. 10, 2015—A new study has shed light on the complex interaction between anti-depressants and pregnancy by looking at thousands of women who took them before giving birth. William Owen Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., said these large studies are key to help pregnant women make the best decisions about their health care. The study published in The BMJ,...
MPH Program faculty finds monitoring over surgery for prostate cancer patients positive
Jul. 9, 2015—Study finds men with low-risk disease often getting monitoring over surgery, radiation, hormone therapy. Dr. David Penson, the Hamilton and Howd Chair in Urologic Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., says that the statistics are "very good news."
MPH Program’s Schaffner not supurised by return of Ebola in Liberia
Jul. 1, 2015—Forty-eight days after the World Health Organization declared Liberia free of Ebola, a 17-year old boy has died and tested positive for the virus. Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical School, said it’s not surprising an Ebola case reappeared in Liberia but it appears the government have taken quick and...
NPR: William Schaffner, M.D., advises insurance coverage for meningitis B vaccine
Jun. 29, 2015—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine committee has expand edits recommendation for immunization against meningitis B, a rare butpotentially deadly strain of meningitis. William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine and health policy,was interviewed for the report at VUStar, Vanderbilt’s campus broadcastfacility.
MPH Program alumna recommends not withdrawing from drugs durning pregnancy
Jun. 29, 2015—MPH Program alumna, Jessica L. Young, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, agrees with The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists by advising against withdrawing from drugs during pregnancy.
MPH Program graduates publish antibiotic choice for treating childhood pneumonia study
Jun. 25, 2015—MPH Program graduate, Derek Williams, M.D., M.P.H. and MPH Program graduate and current faculty, Carlos G. Grijalva, M.D., M.P.H., co-authored new Vanderbilt-led research showing hospitals are doing a better job of using antibiotics less commonly associated with antibiotic resistance to treat children hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
CNN talks with MPH Program’s Schaffner about the meningitis vaccine
Jun. 25, 2015—The Center for Disease Control’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices holds its quarterly meeting today and will discuss whether to add a new meningitis vaccine just recently approved by the FDA to the immunization guidelines. William Schaffner, M.D., professor of preventive medicine and health policy and medical director for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases...
MPH Program graduate featured in new C. diff and fecal transplants National Geographic documentary
Jun. 24, 2015—A documentary about C. diff and fecal transplants that features Vanderbilt is now featured on National Geographic's website. The documentary from local filmmaker Michael Graziano, follows Lauren Giuntini before and after the procedure at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Maribeth Nicholson, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of Pediatrics, is also featured. Graziano was the documentary...
MPH graduate led study finds significant drop in new prostate cancer diagnoses
Jun. 18, 2015—Led by first author Daniel Barocas, M.D., MPH, assistant professor of Urological Surgery and Medicine at Vanderbilt Medical Center, a new study found new diagnoses of prostate cancer in the U.S. declined 28 percent in the year following the draft recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) against routine PSA screening for...
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Selects William Schaffner, M.D., as New Medical Director
Jun. 18, 2015—The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has appointed William Schaffner, MD, as its new medical director. His work has focused on all aspects of infectious diseases, including epidemiology, infection control and immunization. Schaffner will continue to serve as professor of preventive medicine and infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. From 2010 to...
MPH graduate Leigh Howard, M.D., M.P.H., receives 2015 Turner-Hazinksi Award
Jun. 15, 2015—During Department of Pediatrics annual research retreat on May 22, 2015, Vanderbilt MPH Program alumna Leigh Howard, M.D., M.P.H., was named a 2015 Turner-Hazinksi Award winner. The award provides grants to support research by young pediatric faculty members. Howard’s current and future research will focus on the epidemiology of respiratory illnesses in young children in...