Monthly Archives: September 2018

Expression of STING Is Increased in Liver Tissues from Patients With NAFLD and Promotes Macrophage-mediated Hepatic Inflammation and Fibrosis in Mice

Transmembrane protein 173 (TMEM173 or STING) signaling by macrophage activates the type I interferon-mediated innate immune response. The innate immune response contributes to hepatic steatosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We investig… Continue reading

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Nominations sought for Levi Watkins Jr., MD, Faculty and Student Awards

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VUMC Culture Survey results are back

The results are in, and they show that VUMC employee engagement held steady at 4.02 on a 5-point rating scale. Continue reading

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Edematous colitis of an unknown cause, diagnosis by pattern recognition

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A surprising cause for intestinal obstruction

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Profound Diarrhea Following Cholecystectomy

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A case report of a young adult with progressive bloody diarrhea, protein losing enteropathy and extended polyposis coli

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Severe Acute Gastrointestinal Bleed in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type-1

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Covering the Cover – October 2018

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Should We Abandon Current Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening Practices?

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