Daily Archives: April 8, 2020

Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Individuals With a History of Serrated Polyps

Serrated polyp (SPs) are precursors to 20%–30% cases of colorectal tumors, but patients’ long-term risk after removal of SPs is poorly understood. We investigated the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) in individuals with a history of SPs. Continue reading

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Vanderbilt-wide Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Breast Cancer Alliance Young Investigator Grant; deadline is May 11

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Applications open for American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant funding opportunity; due May 4

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Free live-streamed movement classes offered by Osher Center

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Get active in April with Health Plus

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Free video game competition allows players to raise money for Children’s Hospital tonight

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Your Well-being Navigator from Health & Wellness provides well-being resources during COVID-19

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Parents of children ages 6 months to 5 years needed for survey on music and well-being during COVID-19

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Virtual Shade Tree Trot to be held this Saturday

The annual Shade Tree Trot, a vital and longstanding fundraising event for the Shade Tree Clinic, has been canceled due to COVID-19. In place of the 5K race, there will be a Virtual Shade Tree Trot, open to the public. Continue reading

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Study launched to test hydroxychloroquine as treatment for COVID-19

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is leading a clinical trial to understand if hydroxychloroquine, a well-known drug used for malaria and rheumatologic conditions, is safe and effective in treating hospitalized adults with COVID-19. Continue reading

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