Monthly Archives: March 2020

NEW: Provider guidance about use of telehealth

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

During the COVID-19 outbreak, patients can be seen while they are at home via telehealth within My Health at Vanderbilt. Telehealth options are available for patients, regardless of insurance. Continue reading →

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REMINDER: New visitor policy now in effect at hospitals and clinics

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has implemented a revised and more restricted Hospital and Clinic Patient Visitor Policy for the Vanderbilt Health system. Continue reading →

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NEW: Blood conservation strategies announced for VUMC

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

The American Red Cross, VUMC’s main blood supplier, has shared with us that mass cancellations of more than 4,500 blood drives during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in more than 140,000 fewer blood units donated. In anticipation of at least a 25% r… Continue reading →

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REMINDER: Download vumc2go, a new workforce app, to connect to news updates

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

A new mobile app, vumc2go, connects members of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community to current news and updates. Install MDM to access the VUMC App Store with Hub to get vumc2go. Continue reading →

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Regarding: Shung et al: “Validation of a Machine Learning Model That Outperforms Clinical Risk Scoring Systems for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding”

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal
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NAFLD in Children: Unique Considerations and Challenges

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing in prevalence in concert with the global epidemic of obesity and is being diagnosed at increasingly younger ages. The unique histological features and early presentation of disease in pediatrics s… Continue reading →

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Histopathology of fibrosis in Crohn’s disease: the importance of understanding its pathogenesis

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Looking for innovative digital solutions to optimize patient recruitment in IBD trials

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Is tenofovir associated with lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with chronic hepatitis B compared to entecavir?

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal
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COVID-19: What should gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and scientists do and when?

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal
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