Daily Archives: June 26, 2019

Treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) activity by changing a patient’s diet has long been one of the most desirable therapeutic strategies for IBD. Diet is a major concern for patients with IBD and “what should I eat?” is one of their most fr… Continue reading →

Intestinal fibrosis is a common complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is usually the consequence of chronic inflammation. Although the currently available anti-inflammatory therapies have had little impact on intestinal fibrosis in Croh… Continue reading →

As many as 50% of patients with chronic diarrhea may suffer from bile acid malabsorption (BAM).1 BAM is associated with spillover of bile acids from the small intestine to the colon, triggering osmotic-induced fluid secretion with subsequent watery dia… Continue reading →

Send a favorite photo of a summer memory from a long time ago or even more recently. A favorite trip to the beach, hanging out with siblings, whatever summer means to you. Tell about the picture in 99 words or fewer, and send it to VUMC Voice. Continue reading →

For many people, simple sensations such as the gentle caress of a loved one or walking barefoot through the grass feel pleasant. For individuals with autism, the feeling of light pressure on the skin may be perceived as aversive or even cringe-worthy. Continue reading →

Tennessee tops the list for distracted driving deaths in the nation. Injury prevention experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hope the state’s newest law banning cellphone use while driving will have an impact. Continue reading →