Monthly Archives: October 2020

Read the transcript from Dr. Balser’s video message

Today, as we experience the change of seasons, I want to bring you up to date on our COVID-19 response. Back in March, when the pandemic began in our region, we faced many unknowns. We were just learning about the virus: how it spread, the damage it co… Continue reading

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Message from Dr. Jeff Balser, President and CEO, about vigilance during the current COVID surge and hopeful signs for the future

Dr. Jeff Balser provides an update on the growth of COVID cases in our region, VUMC’s continuing role as the vital health care provider, and some signs of progress against COVID on the horizon. Continue reading

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Reply to GASTRO-D-20-01179

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Colonoscopist Performance and Colorectal Cancer Risk after Adenoma Removal to Stratify Surveillance: two nationwide observational studies

Colonoscopy surveillance after adenoma removal is an increasing burden in many countries. Surveillance recommendations consider characteristics of removed adenomas, but not colonoscopist performance. We investigated the impact of colonoscopist performa… Continue reading

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Winter is coming! Clinical, immunological, and practical considerations for vaccinating patients with IBD during the COVID pandemic

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Worldwide Burden of, Risk Factors for, and Trends in Pancreatic Cancer

We evaluated global and regional burdens of, risk factors for, and epidemiologic trends in pancreatic cancer among groups of different sexes and ages. Continue reading

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Friends Shop has tops on sale for 10% off

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Flexner Deans’ Lecture Series presents Art Van Zee on “The Promotion and Marketing of OxyContin,” Oct. 19

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Registration open for the Mr. C’s Kids Club, youth organization for Vanderbilt Athletics

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“Discover”: Unilateral cochlear implants: new consensus offers a rallying cry

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