Daily Archives: April 23, 2020

AGA Clinical Practice Update on Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancer Risk and Screening in BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers: Commentary

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Terminal ileum thickening and mucosal ulcers in a boy with Neurofibromatosis type 1

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Unusual esophageal polyps in advanced cirrhosis

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VUMC adopts new method for N95 respirator sterilization

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is switching to hydrogen peroxide vapor for sterilization of the white bulbous N95 facemask-respirators used by health care workers to protect against COVID-19. Continue reading →

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NEW: Asymptomatic testing guidelines for potential COVID-19 patients announced

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

VUMC has started screening selected patients for COVID-19 using the SARS-CoV-2 PCR test, even in the absence of clinical symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 infection. Continue reading →

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UPDATED: COVID-19 exposure guidelines for VUMC workforce members

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Exposure defined as interactions greater than 5 minutes and closer than 6 feet. You must self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days after exposure. Continue reading →

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NEW: Information about antibody testing (serodiagnosis) of COVID-19

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

There is a lot of conjecture about the value of antibody (serologic) testing for COVID-19, and what this type of testing will and won’t offer to help us understand the course of the pandemic. To provide clear, up-to-date information and perspective, Da… Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Resuscitation training courses may be completed up to 120 days later

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

The American Heart Association (AHA) is extending its Instructor and Provider Course Completion Cards for 120 days beyond their recommended renewal date, beginning with cards that expired in March 2020. Continue reading →

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