Daily Archives: December 16, 2020

Philip W. Felts Lecture in Humanities, “Life Lessons from a Joke-telling Ophthalmologist,” to be Jan. 12

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Nominations open for Credo, Five Pillar Leader, Elevate Team Awards

We honor those who consistently live our values and reflect our culture of service with three awards given quarterly: the Credo Award, the Five Pillar Leader Award and the Elevate Team Award. Elevate award nominations are always accepted. If a nominati… Continue reading

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VUMC physician assistant Morgan Stine wins Hometown Hero Award from Fox 17 News

The award honors an individual or organization making a difference in Middle Tennessee. Stine received a $1,000 check along with other prizes. Continue reading

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VUMC Office of Health Equity bestows Innovation Awards

The awards, which were initiated to close gaps for individuals facing social, cultural, geographic and economic barriers to health care, support innovative ideas and solutions aimed at advancing health equity. Continue reading

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Potential Biases in Studies of Acid Suppressing Drugs and COVID-19 Infection

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Hepatic stellate cells in hepatocellular carcinoma promote tumor growth via growth differentiation factor 15 production

Although the tumor microenvironment plays an important role in tumor growth, it is not fully understood what role hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) play in the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) microenvironment. Continue reading

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Bezafibrate for the Treatment of Cholestatic Pruritus: Time for a Change in Management?

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