Monthly Archives: June 2020

C. diff captures blood cell cofactor to build defensive shield

Findings from VUMC scientists reveal a unique mechanism for the survival of the bacterium Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) — the most common cause of health care-associated infections in the United States — in the human gut and suggest novel strate… Continue reading

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VIGH awarded $3 million for building research capacity in Nigeria and Mozambique

One of the grants will establish The Vanderbilt-Nigeria Building Research Capacity in HIV/Non-communicable Diseases Program to build capacity of Nigerian investigators to successfully implement high-quality clinical trials in HIV-associated non-communi… Continue reading

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My daughter was born during a pandemic. She is going to get tired of hearing that story when she’s older.

“I can already picture Natalie rolling her eyes when she’s 16.” Continue reading

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How to manage Crohn´s disease after ileocolonic resection?

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Reply to LTE: GASTRO-D-20-00189

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Consideration for Use of Probiotics in Gastrointestinal Diseases

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Label-Free in vivo Histopathology of Experimental Colitis via Three-Channel Multiphoton Endomicroscopy

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Mild Pancreatic Enzyme Elevations in COVID-19 Pneumonia: Synonymous with Injury or Noise?

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COVID-19 and Future Implications for Gastroenterology Trainees

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The Dilemma in the Management of GI Bleeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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