Monthly Archives: January 2020
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Proton pump inhibitor therapy and fracture risk: discrepancy of results between observational and interventional studies
Peritoneal Level of CD206 Associates With Mortality and an Inflammatory Macrophage Phenotype in Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
We characterized human peritoneal macrophage populations in patients with cirrhosis and identified a marker in ascites that might be used to identify those with a strong inflammatory reaction who are at risk of death within 90 days of development of sp… Continue reading
Identification of Lineage-specific Transcription Factors That Prevent Activation of Hepatic Stellate Cells and Promote Fibrosis Resolution
Lay Summary: This study identified proteins that regulate genes that control activation of liver cells involved in development or resolution of fibrosis. These proteins might be targeted for treatment of liver fibrosis. Continue reading
Medical Center precautions outlined in response to the coronavirus originating in Wuhan City, China
No vaccine or specific treatment is currently available for 2019-nCoV infection, so it is imperative that we remain vigilant for any potential cases and implement infection prevention precautions rapidly. Continue reading
Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core mini-grant application deadline is March 20
Flexner Dean’s Lecture with Kimberly Manning is tomorrow
VUMC’s Capra, Bastarache set for today’s Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture
The intersection of genetics and electronic health records will be discussed by two Vanderbilt University researchers during a Cutting-Edge Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Jan. 30. The lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in 208 Light Hall. Continue reading