Monthly Archives: May 2020
Are Gastrointestinal Symptoms Specific for COVID-19 Infection? A Prospective Case-Control Study from the United States
George Sachs, MB, ChB, DSc (August 26, 1935 – November 12, 2019)
George Sachs, Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Physiology at UCLA, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on November 12, 2019. He was a dominant force in gastroenterology for over forty years, and was responsible for the development of… Continue reading
Drs. Balser and Pinson discuss VUMC’s response to COVID-19, and leading and performing in a time of crisis
During a first-ever virtual Leadership Assembly necessitated through social distancing, Vanderbilt University Medical Center leaders answered questions about the Medical Center’s response to COVID-19 so far and what the future could hold. The resolve a… Continue reading
Use of Single Cell -omic Technologies to Study the Gastrointestinal Tract and Diseases, From Single Cell Identities to Patient Features
Single cells are the building blocks of tissue systems that determine organ phenotypes, behaviors, and function. Understanding the differences between cell types and their activities might provide us with insights into normal tissue functions, developm… Continue reading
Balancing risks and benefits in inflammatory bowel disease patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Association Between Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Celiac Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
There is controversy over the association between celiac disease and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess evidence for an association between celiac disease and IBD. Continue reading