Monthly Archives: April 2020
Characteristics and prognosis of patients with inflammatory bowel disease during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the Basque Country (Spain)
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Correction
The editors and staff at the AGA issue the following erratum to the previous correction to this review because the correction contains information about a matter that is still under review in the judicial system. This was partially acknowledged in the … Continue reading
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Notch Signaling Mediates Differentiation in Barrett’s Esophagus and Promotes Progression to Adenocarcinoma
Studies are needed to determine the mechanism by which Barrett´s esophagus (BE) progresses to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Notch signaling maintains stem cells in the gastrointestinal tract and is dysregulated during carcinogenesis. We explored the… Continue reading
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REMINDER: Call for photos and videos to document this historic time
The impact of and response to COVID-19 is an important period in the history of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center community. From a strangely empty plaza on a sunny spring day to employees by the dozens donating blood to temperature screening at… Continue reading
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REMINDER: Some COVID-19 news you might have missed last week
COVID-19 is a fast-changing situation. A lot of information has come your way in a short period of time. Look here for #ICYMI (In Case You Missed It), a recurring feature that will provide articles and information you might have missed the first time a… Continue reading
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NEW: Best practices for Zoom and other video meetings
Now that physical distancing is part of our standard business practice, we find ourselves on Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other video meetings instead of gathering in conference rooms and auditoriums. For many of us, being on camera can be intimidating an… Continue reading
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NEW: Campaign launched for 10,000 masks in 10 days
Vanderbilt Health has kicked off a new donation drive: 10,000 Masks in 10 Days. As of April 17, the community had sewn and donated about 6,500 masks to help our staff and visitors. The cloth masks are so helpful and popular that they are all distribute… Continue reading
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UPDATE: COVID-19 PPE use and reuse
In general, health care providers caring for patients with undiagnosed respiratory infections should follow standard, contact, and droplet precautions with eye protection unless the suspected diagnosis requires airborne precautions. Continue reading
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NEW: How to practice self-care in times of uncertainty
Many professionals have likened our coronavirus pandemic experience to grief. Learn how to cope by practicing with self-care. Continue reading
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