Investigating Self-Management Therapies for IC/BPS
This feature highlights the specialized Interstitial Cystitis clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Machine Learning Helps Identify Suicide Risks
Fibromyalgia patients are 10 times more vulnerable to suicide. New research points to risk factors and effective interventions.
Nashville woman overcomes battle with chronic pain without painkillers
Jenn Dobbins never thought she’d find herself here, sitting wheelchair-free in the Vanderbilt Osher Center with her 17-month-year-old girl in her lap.
Suicide risk factors differ by sex among opiate users at high risk
"These findings are important because they suggest that different treatment strategies might be necessary to prevent suicide—one size may not fit all," added Dr. Colin G. Walsh, also at Vanderbilt, who worked with Dr. McKernan on the study.
Fibromyalgia: More doctor visits mean fewer suicide attempts
Fibromyalgia patients who regularly visit their physicians are much less likely to attempt suicide than those who do not. Read more.
Machines know when someone’s about to attempt suicide. How should we use that information?
Dr. McKernan discusses recent research findings, and how this relates to the ethical implications of using AI in practice
Bladder Pain Syndrome No Laughing Matter for Comedian
Dr. McKernan is mentioned by local comedian Ashley Corby about her work with Bladder Pain Syndrome.
