Monthly Archives: August 2019
Callie Thompson is new director of Vanderbilt Burn Center
Callie Thompson, MD, assistant professor of Surgery, has been named director of the Vanderbilt Burn Center, one of the largest burn centers in the United States. Thompson joined the surgical faculty in the Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care … Continue reading
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Persistent abdominal distention after endoscopic PEG tube replacement
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An innocent upper esophageal foreign body – Think twice before extracting
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Epidemiology and Mechanisms of the Increasing Incidence of Colon and Rectal Cancers in Young Adults
In contrast to the decreasing incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in older populations, the incidence has nearly doubled in younger adults since the early 1990s. Approximately 1 in 10 new diagnoses of CRC are now made in individuals 50 years or younge… Continue reading
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Strategies for Colorectal Cancer Screening
The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing worldwide. CRC has high mortality when detected at advanced stages, yet it is also highly preventable. Given the difficulties in implementing major lifestyle changes or widespread primary preventio… Continue reading
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eStar updates on specialty sticky notes, how to prevent common errors by closing patient chart, more
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“Discover”: Identifying drugs safe for use during pregnancy
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VUMC in the news
A roundup of a few recent stories from the press about Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Continue reading
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“My Southern Health”: Four fitness goals for people over 50
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Back to school means children are back on the streets. How to keep road scholars safe.
Every day in the United States more than 40 children are hit by cars while walking. As schools welcome back students this month, drivers need to be on alert for increased foot traffic to help ensure their safety. Continue reading
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