Monthly Archives: January 2021
MiR-10b-5p Rescues Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Dysmotility
Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) and pancreatic β cells require receptor tyrosine kinase (KIT) to develop and function properly. Degeneration of ICCs is linked to diabetic gastroparesis. The mechanisms linking diabetes and gastroparesis are unclear, … Continue reading
Inflamed ulcerative colitis regions associated to MRGPRX2-mediated mast cell degranulation and cell activation modules, defining a new therapeutic target
Recent literature has implicated a key role for mast cells in murine models of colonic inflammation, but their role in human ulcerative colitis (UC) is not well-established. A major advance has been the identification of mrgprb2 (human orthologue, MRGP… Continue reading
Abdominal pain and diarrhoea in peptic ulcer disease
Gastrointestinal Infection and Risk of Microscopic Colitis: A Nationwide Case-Control Study in Sweden
Microscopic colitis is a common cause of diarrhea among older adults. In a nationwide study in Sweden, we found that gastrointestinal infections, particularly from Clostridioides difficile may be a risk factor for microscopic colitis. Continue reading
Vanderbilt Blair Academy offers music instruction to infants, children, and adults
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class begins Jan. 21
Genome editing technique “rescues” mice from accelerated aging disorder: study
Researchers from the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Vanderbilt University Medical Center for the first time have used a novel genome-editing technique to “rescue” mice from progeria, a rare genetic disea… Continue reading
Dry hands due to winter weather and frequent handwashing? A dermatologist offers skin care tips.
The cure for dry hands lies in frequent moisturizing. Using shortening from the kitchen is optional. Continue reading
Medical student addresses food needs during pandemic
Stephanie Hart, a third-year student in Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine, is partnering with Cole Elementary School to help fight food insecurity in the Nashville community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading