Monthly Archives: April 2018
Alterations in Enteric Virome Associate With Colorectal Cancer and Survival Outcomes
Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) have a different gut microbiome signature than individuals without CRC. Little is known about the viral component of CRC-associated microbiome. We aimed to identify and validate viral taxonomic markers of CRC that … Continue reading
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Prevalence of Celiac Disease in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia – a Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
Anemia is common in patients with celiac disease and a frequent presentation. Guidelines recommend screening iron-deficient patients with anemia for celiac disease. However, the reported prevalence of celiac disease among patients with iron-deficiency … Continue reading
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Disruption of Epithelial HDAC3 in Intestine Prevents Diet-induced Obesity in Mice
Intestinal microbiota modulate metabolism and associate closely with epithelial cells in the intestine. In intestinal epithelial cells (IECs), histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) integrates microbiota-derived signals to control intestinal homeostasis. We inv… Continue reading
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Step one of “Go for the Gold,” the Compass Health Assessment, now available
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Health and Wellness “Wellcast” on financial health now available for listening
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Discovery Sciences Emerging Scholars Lectures features Penn’s Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, May 3
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Bruce Green, son of late faculty member Neil Green, MD, to ride bike from L.A. to Boston to raise funds for Children’s Hospital
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Navitus Cost Compare Tool can save money on prescriptions
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VUMC offers employees discounted community supported agriculture memberships
VUMC is partnering with the Rooted Community Health Initiative to offer employees access to a CSA (community supported agriculture), to get local, seasonal produce directly from a farm in the area. Continue reading
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“Gynecologists for Hire” one of several new teams for Saturday’s Shade Tree Trot
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