Monthly Archives: March 2020
PPE training: Surgical mask with reusable goggles
The Department of Infection Prevention offers guidance for putting on and removing personal protective equipment, specific to reusable goggles. Continue reading
GERMLINE MUTATIONS IN FAF1 ARE ASSOCIATED WITH HEREDITARY COLORECTAL CANCER
A significant proportion of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases have familial aggregation but little is known about the genetic factors that contribute to these cases. We performed an exhaustive functional characterization of genetic variants associated with… Continue reading
MCL1 is Required for Maintenance of Intestinal Homeostasis and Prevention of Carcinogenesis in Mice
Intestinal epithelial homeostasis depends on a tightly regulated balance between intestinal epithelial cell (IEC) death and proliferation. Disruption of factors that promote IEC death result in intestinal inflammation, whereas loss of anti-apoptotic pr… Continue reading
Combination of PD1 Inhibitor and OX40 Agonist Induces Tumor Rejection and Immune Memory in Mouse Models of Pancreatic Cancer
Advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is resistant to therapy, including immune checkpoint inhibitors. We evaluated the effects of a neutralizing antibody against programmed cell death 1 (PDCD1, also called PD1) and an agonist of OX40 (provi… Continue reading
Estimation of Absolute Risk of Colorectal Cancer Based on Healthy Lifestyle, Genetic Risk, and Colonoscopy Status in a Population-based Study
Estimates of absolute risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) are needed to facilitate communication and better inform the public about the potentials and limits of cancer prevention. Continue reading
Effects of Blended (Yellow) vs Forced Coagulation (Blue) Currents on Adverse Events, Complete Resection, or Polyp Recurrence After Polypectomy in a Large Randomized Trial
There is debate over the type of electrosurgical setting that should be used for polyp resection. Some endoscopists use a type of blended current (yellow) whereas others prefer coagulation (blue). We performed a single-blind, randomized trial to determ… Continue reading
Obtaining COVID-19 lab specimens, off main campus
Step-by-step instructions from the Department of Infection Prevention for obtaining COVID-19 lab specimens at non-main campus locations. Courier specimens on ice to the lab. Continue reading
Information from Occupational Health about self monitoring
When Occupational Health determines that a VUMC employee has been exposed to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, it will send an email to the employee. It is important that employees check their email regularly for messages from VUMC Occupational Hea… Continue reading
Hotlines available for people with coronavirus symptoms
Tennesseans who have questions about COVID-19 should call the Coronavirus Public Information Line, (877) 857-2945. Vanderbilt Health patients and employees with fever, cough and shortness of breath seeking more information about possible COVID-19 infec… Continue reading
Updates to VUMC patient visitor policy
As VUMC continues to take preventative measures for our patients, families, visitors and health care teams, we are restricting access points at our hospitals and clinics. At these entry points, family members and visitors will be screened in accordance… Continue reading