Monthly Archives: December 2018

In a study of more than 60,000 East Asian descendants, 13 new genetic loci were discovered that are associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Continue reading →

Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) who have post-inflammatory polyps (PIPs) have an increased risk of colorectal neoplasia (CRN). European guidelines propose that patients with PIPs receive more frequent surveillance colonoscopies, despite… Continue reading →

To prevent duplicate admission orders for patients and to ensure an appropriate order for insurance reimbursement of patient care, a three-phase implementation of new “Update Patient Class” orders went into effect on Dec. 5. Continue reading →

The new Round Wing location of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Elliot V. Newman Clinical Research Center (CRC) opened Dec. 4 with a ribbon-cutting and reception. Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and… Continue reading →

Three Vanderbilt scientists will discuss innovative new and ongoing programs during a Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Dec. 13. The lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in room 208 Light Hall. Continue reading →

A Vanderbilt University Medical Center study published this week in JAMA shows that patients already at higher risk for gastrointestinal bleeding gain a marked protection from this risk when they take a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in combination with a… Continue reading →