Monthly Archives: September 2018

Multiple polypoid lesions in the ileum after treatment for primary ileal follicular lymphoma

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Unusual pick up by capsule endoscopy

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Urinary tract infection and vaginal purulent flow in a patient with recurrent sigmoiditis

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Evolving Considerations for Thiopurine Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases—a Clinical Practice Update

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Loss of Tight Junction Protein Claudin 18 Promotes Progressive Neoplasia Development in Mouse Stomach

Loss of claudin 18 (CLDN18), a membrane-spanning tight junction protein, occurs during early stages of development of gastric cancer and associates with shorter survival times of patients. We investigated whether loss of CLDN18 occurs in mice that deve… Continue reading

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“Doc, I can’t walk”—A Classic Presentation of a Rare Disease

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Efficacy and Safety of Budesonide, vs Mesalazine or Placebo, as Induction Therapy for Lymphocytic Colitis

Lymphocytic colitis is a common cause of chronic, non-bloody diarrhea. However, the effects of treatment are unclear and randomized placebo-controlled trials were requested in Cochrane review. We performed a randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center… Continue reading

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Nicotine patch shows promise in treating depression

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center pilot study of treating late-life depression in nonsmokers with transdermal nicotine has yielded some promising results, but the study’s author cautions that more study is needed. Continue reading

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Flulapalooza volunteers needed for Sept. 26 event

Clinical and non-clinical volunteers are needed as vaccinators, vaccinator helpers, documenters and patient flow guides for the 12-hour event. Continue reading

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Biomedical sciences journey starts from Simple Beginnings

Vanderbilt University welcomed 112 new doctoral students on Aug. 31 during the ninth annual Simple Beginnings ceremony in a Light Hall lecture room filled with family members and other well-wishers. Continue reading

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