Monthly Archives: May 2019
Endoscopic surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus using volumetric laser endomicroscopy with artificial intelligence image enhancement
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A Rare Cause of Paradoxical Nausea and Abdominal Pain
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Inhibiting Interleukin 11 Signaling Reduces Hepatocyte Death and Liver Fibrosis, Inflammation, and Steatosis in Mouse Models of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
We studied the role of interleukin 11 (IL11) signaling in the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis using hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), hepatocytes, and mouse models of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Continue reading
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A Fist-Sized Radiographic Consolidation in a Man Suffering From Difficulty Swallowing
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Amino Acid Substitutions in Genotype 3a Hepatitis C Virus Polymerase Protein Affect Responses to Sofosbuvir
Sofosbuvir is a frequently used pan-genotype inhibitor of hepatitis C virus (HCV) polymerase. This drug eliminates most chronic HCV infections and resistance-associated substitutions in the polymerase are rare. However, HCV genotype 3 responds slightly… Continue reading
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PeriLeve: an implantable peritoneo-vesicular bio-powered shunt to manage patients with refractory ascites
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48% have already taken the VUMC Culture Survey; still time for you to make your voice heard
The VUMC Culture Survey: Pulse Edition ends May 15. You can take the survey on a computer, tablet or mobile device. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can take the survey at the Employee Service Center. Continue reading
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He donated a kidney to his sister. Forty years later, it’s still the greatest gift she ever received
In 1979, Patsy Williams and her brother, Barry Ford, made a decision that has given her many more years of life. Ford gave Williams his kidney at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. They recently gathered for a luncheon to celebrate the 40th annivers… Continue reading
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Commencement is tomorrow
Vanderbilt’s May 10 Commencement exercises mark a milestone for students from the Graduate School, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and others. Continue reading
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Nettles wins Nashville Cable’s Power of Inclusion Award
Arie Nettles, PhD, associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics and director of the Office of Inclusion and Health Equity, was named as the 2019 recipient of Nashville Cable’s Power of Inclusion Individual Award at a luncheon and ceremony. Continue reading
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