Monthly Archives: June 2018
Workshops for those wanting to understand the Vanderbilt Research Enterprise, “Intro to VPRAD,” set for September
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UPDATE: Stevenson Center Lane to close July 6-8 for repaving
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Volunteer Christi Williams and Layla the “Rehab Lab” featured in national dog food commercial
“VUMC Voice”: She’s known around the halls of Vanderbilt University Medical Center as the “Rehab Lab” and now Layla and her owner and pet therapy volunteer Christi Williams have been featured in a TV commercial for Pedigree dog food. Continue reading
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Shared genetics may shape treatment options for certain brain disorders
Symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, including psychosis, depression and manic behavior, have both shared and distinguishing genetic factors, an international consortium led by researchers from Vanderbilt University and Virginia Commonwealth… Continue reading
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“My Southern Health”: Five ways to help children use social media responsibly
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund award expands opportunities for physician-scientists
Vanderbilt University has received a five-year, $2.5-million Physician Scientist Institutional Award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to help bolster the dwindling number of active physician-scientists in the United States. Continue reading
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VUMC in the news
A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue reading
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Inhibiting RHOA Signaling in Mice Increases Glucose Tolerance and Numbers of Enteroendocrine and Other Secretory Cells in the Intestine
The glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP1) is produced by L cells in the intestine, and agonists of the GLP1 receptor are effective in treatment of diabetes. Levels of GLP1 increase with numbers of L cells. Agents that increase numbers of L cell might therefor… Continue reading
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Number of Adenomas Removed and Colorectal Cancers Prevented in Randomized Trials of Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Screening
Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) with sigmoidoscopy reduces CRC incidence by detecting and removing adenomas. The number needed to screen is a measure of screening efficiency, but is not directly associated with adenoma removal. We propose 2 new m… Continue reading
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New Health Plus “Wellcast”: Real Life Benefits of the Know Your Numbers Program
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