Monthly Archives: September 2020

The colon is innervated by intrinsic and extrinsic neurons that coordinate functions necessary for digestive health. Sympathetic input suppresses colon motility by acting on intrinsic myenteric neurons, but the extent of sympathetic-induced changes on … Continue reading →

Compared with drugs plus endoscopy, placement of transjugular portosystemic shunt within 72 hrs of admission to the hospital (early or preventive TIPS, also called preemptive TIPS) increases the proportion of high-risk patients with cirrhosis and acute… Continue reading →

A better understanding of prognostic factors in ulcerative colitis (UC) could improve patient management and reduce complications. We aimed to identify evidence-based predictors for outcomes in pediatric UC, which may be used to optimize treatment algo… Continue reading →

More than 30 staff, students and faculty have been named to the recently announced Racial Equity Task Force, a key component of VUMC’s plan to address racial inequities. The Task Force is charged with soliciting input from across the Medical Center and… Continue reading →

As we head into the fall, we continue to deal with challenges that are critical to the well-being of our VUMC community and our world. First, we have begun to confront the harsh reality that our country and our communities harbor serious and longstandi… Continue reading →

Dr. Jeff Balser provides updates on anti-racism initiatives at VUMC, and also discusses the progress of research at the Medical Center toward treatment and prevention of COVID-19. Continue reading →

A better understanding of prognostic factors within the heterogeneous spectrum of pediatric Crohn’s disease (CD) should improve patient management and reduce complications. We aimed to identify evidence-based predictors of outcomes with the goal of opt… Continue reading →