Daily Archives: December 7, 2020
CME Exam 1: A Curious Case of Confusion in a Patient With Cirrhosis
Information for Authors and Readers
Gastroenterology is the premiere journal in theĀ fieldĀ of gastrointestinal disease and is led by an internationally renowned board of editors. As the official journal of the AGA Institute, Gastroenterology delivers up-to-date and authoritative coverage … Continue reading
Estimating the backlog of colonoscopy due to COVID-19 and comparing strategies to recover in Ontario, Canada
Read the transcript of Dr. Balser’s message
Hi Everyone. Since the pandemic began our top priority has been the health and safety of you, the people of VUMC — and through you, the safety and well-being our patients. Being safe requires us all to stay well informed. So today I’m sharing some new… Continue reading
Message from Dr. Jeff Balser, President and CEO, about the challenging time we face, and about the good news on the horizon
Dr. Jeff Balser provides an update on the continuing surge of COVID cases in our region and at VUMC, the promising news about a vaccine, and the need for all of us to take care of ourselves through the coming days. Continue reading
Childhood Development and the Microbiome: The Intestinal Microbiota in Maintenance of Health and Development of Disease During Childhood Development
The composition of the intestinal microbiome affects health from the prenatal period throughout childhood, and many diseases have been associated with dysbiosis. The gut microbiome is constantly changing, from birth throughout adulthood, and several va… Continue reading