Daily Archives: May 27, 2019
The Role for Food Allergies in the Pathogenesis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Understanding Mechanisms of Intestinal Mucosal Responses against Food Antigens
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, which is a heterogeneous condition with multiple etiologies, including abnormal reactions related to foods.1,2 Indeed, many patients with IBS commonly report adverse react… Continue reading
Public comments welcome June 5 for VUPS accreditation visit
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center call for proposals for disabilities research project
VUMC in the news
A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue reading
A VUMC Culture Survey message from Dr. Pinson
The VUMC Culture Survey: Pulse Edition closed May 22, and now Press Ganey, our third-party survey partner, is busy calculating the results so we can share them with you. I want to take this opportunity to thank the 80 percent (which is more than 14,920… Continue reading
“Hope”: Growing healthy families with lifestyle changes
While many working moms might be accustomed to receiving afternoon text messages from their children about homework or a planned sleepover, when Gloria Jimenez hears her cellphone ping, it’s more often a reminder from her 10-year-old son, Eduardo, to p… Continue reading
Limited submission opportunity: 2020 Breast Cancer Alliance Young Investigator Grant
Vanderbilt’s candidates’ meet and greet picnic is tomorrow
Candidates for mayor and Metro Council will be in attendance to talk with Vanderbilt employees. Continue reading
VUMC launches personalized care-themed ad campaign
A major television advertising campaign for Vanderbilt University Medical Center is underway and will feature eight patient stories built around the theme “Defining Personalized Care.” Continue reading
Vanderbilt surgeons lead nation in study to restore sensation in breast tissue
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the nation’s leading recruitment site for a new study examining the effectiveness of donor nerve grafts to restore sensation to breast tissue following mastectomy and reconstruction. Continue reading