Monthly Archives: June 2019
Urrant Jelly-Like Clot Induced Acute Pancreatitis
MET signaling overcomes EGFR inhibition in normal and colorectal cancer stem cells causing drug resistance
Microbiome Signatures Associated with Steatohepatitis and Moderate to Severe Fibrosis in Children With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The intestinal microbiome might affect development and severity of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We analyzed microbiomes of children with and without NAFLD. Continue reading
Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease With Diet: A Taste Test
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
Challenges in the Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management of Intestinal Fibrosis in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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
Remission of Bile Acid Malabsorption Symptoms Following Treatment With the Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Liraglutide
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
Summer and vacation stories and pictures wanted
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