Daily Archives: November 5, 2019
Study finds acid reducers may pose risk for children
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) — such as Prilosec, Protonix and Nexium — have long been among the most prescribed medications in the country to help reduce stomach acid. The use of these medicines among children is on the rise and so are potential sid… Continue reading
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Nashville Predators honor Late CEO of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt at Hockey Fights Cancer game
When the Nashville Predators hockey team took the ice Saturday, Nov. 2, they wore helmets with the initials “LG” inscribed inside a purple Hockey Fights Cancer ribbon. The letters honored Luke Gregory, chief executive officer for Monroe Carell Jr. Chil… Continue reading
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Hidden VUMC Figures event honors unsung contributors
On Nov. 4, the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Office for Diversity Affairs presented the third annual “Hidden VUMC Figures” event — a tribute to employees who have made significant long-term contributions to the Medical Center, often behind the … Continue reading
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Salk Institute’s Kathy DelGiorno to speak on pancreatic tumorigenesis, Nov. 14
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Nashville to Denver flight. A sick passenger. “Are there any medical professionals on board?” A VUMC nurse raised her hand.
Noel Olson, BSN, RN, a Vanderbilt adult emergency department nurse, had just come off a 12-hour shift and made her way to the airport to catch a plane to Denver. She was looking forward to a nap during the flight.
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CME Exam 1: Diarrhea in a Patient Receiving Chemotherapy
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CME Exam 2: Effect of Sex, Age and Positivity Threshold on Fecal Immunochemical Test Accuracy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Covering the Cover
A systemic review and meta-analysis examined the sensitivity and specificity of different positivity thresholds of fecal immunochemical tests in detecting colorectal cancer. Continue reading
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Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy versus Pneumatic Dilation in Achalasia: Dissecting the Randomized Controlled Trial
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Prediction of IBD – a step closer?
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