Monthly Archives: July 2019

Registration open for four-part series “Women in Health Care: the Pursuit of Wellness”

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VUMC nurses and lactation specialist participating in community education event, Aug. 3

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Vanderbilt Eye Institute trunk show is tomorrow

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Credo Award Winner Gail Cherry remembers what it’s like being a patient, and brings that sensitivity to her care for others

“I have a lot of compassion for patients, especially those waiting for and undergoing transplants, and for all patients. I have been in their shoes. I know what it’s like to be stuck in a hospital bed, worried and frustrated.” Continue reading

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Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core mini-grant application deadline is Sept. 13

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Epithelial IDO1 Modulates AHR and Notch Signaling to Increase Differentiation of Secretory Cells and Alter Mucus-Associated Microbiota

Inflammation, injury, and infection upregulate expression of the tryptophan metabolizing enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) in the intestinal epithelium. We studied the effects of cell-specific IDO1 expression in the epithelium at baseline and… Continue reading

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Cachexia, Colitis, and Cancer

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Terminology, Molecular Features, Epidemiology, and Management of Serrated Colorectal Neoplasia

In addition to the adenoma to carcinoma sequence, colorectal carcinogenesis can occur via the serrated pathway. Studies have focused on clarification of categories and molecular features of serrated polyps, as well as endoscopic detection and risk asse… Continue reading

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Final “Mindful Moments” of the summer is today

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Adults (IBS-D)

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