Monthly Archives: June 2020
Study shows better option for treatment of inoperable anal cancer
The results from an international trial, published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology, suggest that carboplatin-paclitaxel become the standard of care for anal cancer. Continue reading
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VUMC faculty receive grant to expand LGBTQ voices in biomedical research
Researchers will collect input on precision medicine, health care tailored to specific patient populations, from individuals who are LGBTQ+. Continue reading
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Recurrent APC splice variant c.835-8A>G in patients with unexplained colorectal polyposis fulfilling the colibactin mutational signature
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An Enlarging Hepatic Mass of Unknown Etiology
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A Patient with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Diffuse Biliary Dilation
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Alterations in Fecal Fungal Microbiome of Patients With COVID-19 During Time of Hospitalization until Discharge
SARS-CoV-2 infects intestinal cells, and might affect the intestinal microbiota. We investigated changes in the fecal fungal microbiomes (mycobiome) of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection during hospitalization and upon recovery. Continue reading
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Unusual colonic polyp in a young woman
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REMINDER: Blood drives continue to meet critical need; antibody testing available
For a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. A list of upcoming dates and times for blood drive… Continue reading
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NEW: You Asked, We Answered: Can COVID-19 be spread by persons who are asymptomatic?
Infected persons without symptoms (both asymptomatic and presymptomatic) look and feel like their usual selves. Any one of us could be infected right now and not know it, which is why it remains critical that we each participate in social distancing, h… Continue reading
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NEW: Weekly COVID-19 statistics
A snapshot of some of the numbers that help tell the story of COVID-19 at Vanderbilt. Continue reading
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