Monthly Archives: March 2020

The Management of Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia in the United States – A Controversial Topic

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Risk Factors and Incidence of Gastric Cancer After Eradication of Helicobacter pylori

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GES for Refractory Vomiting

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Two sides of the same coin: the roles of TGF-β in colorectal carcinogenesis

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NEW: Questions and answers on epidemiology of COVID-19

Though he specializes in chronic disease, epidemiologist Qi Dai, MD, PhD, professor of Medicine, has been closely following the international scientific literature on SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes, COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). Continue reading

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UPDATED: Special discounts and offers available for employees

Several local businesses are offering VUMC employees limited time offers and special discounts during the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit the HR Discounts web page for a list of recent offers. Continue reading

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NEW: Nutrition guidance during social distancing

Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic could keep many people at home for weeks with fewer trips to the grocery, so it’s natural to want to eat what’s in your freezer or pantry. A Vanderbilt University Medical Center nutritionist offered some s… Continue reading

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NEW: Introducing the Good Job Report

Patients and colleagues share support on social media for VUMC and its dedicated employees. Continue reading

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NEW: Many groups turning to REDCap for COVID-19 tracking

REDCap, a software application created and developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has found widespread use in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading

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NEW: Care model for COVID-19 patients isolated at home foreshadows design for future health care delivery

Several components of Vanderbilt University Medical Center have come together to provide coordinated follow-up care for patients isolated at home with COVID-19. Continue reading

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