Monthly Archives: September 2019
Rates of Elective Colectomy for Diverticulitis Continued to Increase After 2006 Guideline Change
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Prophylactic clip closure clarified: the question is not whether to clip, but when
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Ca2+ Influx Channel Inhibitor SARAF Protects Mice From Acute Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is characterized by increased influx of Ca2+ into acinar cells, by unknown mechanisms. Inhibitors of Ca2+ influx channels could be effective in treating acute pancreatitis, but these have deleterious side effects that can result in death. … Continue reading
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Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in a Randomized Phase 2 Study of Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Interleukin 23 (IL23) contributes to pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis (UC). We investigated the effects of mirikizumab, a monoclonal antibody against the p19 subunit of IL23, in a phase 2 study of patients with UC. Continue reading
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Chief Human Resources Officer to depart VUMC
Traci Nordberg, JD, Chief Human Resources Officer for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is leaving the organization effective Oct. 31 to assume another role outside of VUMC. Continue reading
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“My Southern Health”: Recipe roundup: Easy-to-make snacks for kids
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Health and Wellness “Wellcast” about freeing yourself from distracted driving is now available
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“Discover”: Improving long-term management of pelvic trauma
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Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Science day set for Nov. 18
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Bus routes and schedules changing Sept. 29; WeGo publishes “survival guide” for riders
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