Monthly Archives: March 2018

CME Exam 3: Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Fecal Incontinence—Results From a Population-Based Survey

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Gastroenterology
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A heart-stopping cause of Upper GI Bleeding

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Detection of Mutations in Barrett’s Esophagus Before Progression to High-grade Dysplasia or Adenocarcinoma

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is the greatest risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma, but only a small proportion of patients with BE develop cancer. Biomarkers might be able to identify patients at highest risk of progression. We investigated genomic … Continue reading →

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What hides behind a bloody diarrhea?

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Covering the Cover

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

In a population-based survey, 1 in 7 Americans reported experiencing fecal incontinence. Continue reading →

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Marvin H. Sleisenger, MD, July 3, 1924–October 17, 2017

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Marvin (“Marv”) H. Sleisenger MD, MACP, DSc (Hon), MRCP London (Hon) passed away on October 19th, 2017 at the age of 93. A memorial was held at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) on November 14th, 2017. It was a testimonial to the hu… Continue reading →

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Our New President- David A Lieberman MD, AGAF, FACG, FASGE

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Ethics Grand Rounds on telemedicine and ethics to be April 3

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Executive Education short program classes offered

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Reminder: VUMC Voice Pet Photo Contest deadline is March 31

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal
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