Daily Archives: April 3, 2020
Calculating Starting Age for Screening in Relatives of Patients With Colorectal Cancer Based on Data From Large Nationwide Datasets
Although colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines acknowledge the need for earlier screening for high-risk individuals, such as those with family history of CRC, there is limited information on how many years earlier these high-risk individuals sho… Continue reading
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Wheat Consumption Aggravates Colitis in Mice via Amylase Trypsin Inhibitor-mediated Dysbiosis
Wheat has become the world´s major staple and its consumption correlates with prevalence of non-communicable disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases. Amylase trypsin inhibitors (ATIs), a component of wheat, activate the intestine’s innate immune … Continue reading
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Gastrointestinal Manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Virus Load in Fecal Samples from the Hong Kong Cohort and Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Infection with SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19, which has been characterized by fever, respiratory, and gastrointestinal symptoms as well as shedding of virus RNA into feces. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of published gastrointestinal s… Continue reading
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REMINDER: Process for review and approval for VUMC COVID-19 data
As a part of our efforts to support COVID-19, there are many requests for VUMC data to be shared publicly. The External Data Review Committee was established several years ago to review clinical data submissions. Continue reading
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UPDATED: Standard operating procedure for obtaining procedural informed consent during COVID-19 pandemic
The process for obtaining appropriate procedural informed consent from patients has been revised to decrease the risk of transmitting infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
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NEW: VUMC partners with local hotels to provide housing options for frontline employees
As VUMC continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, many frontline employees are likely experiencing additional stressors. To help alleviate some of this stress, the Medical Center is working with local hotels to provide nearby temporary housing opt… Continue reading
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UPDATED: Exposure guidelines for workforce members
You must self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days after exposure. Look for any new onset respiratory symptoms, including loss of smell (without other neurologic symptoms), or fever. Continue reading
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NEW: This week’s Good Job Report
“We appreciate you. We see you. Thank you for all you are doing to help keep our community healthy, safe and heal.” Continue reading
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NEW: Stay at Home orders can create questions from law enforcement about work and home travel
Governor Lee’s “Stay at Home” order is an important step toward social distancing efforts and keeping everyone safe. However, the order allows local and state law enforcement agencies to question Tennesseans whether they are in public on essential busi… Continue reading
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