Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Research and innovation in gastroenterology and GI surgery at Vanderbilt Health
Is a Cure for Achalasia on the Horizon?
Phase 3 trial is underway to test whether a shingles medication brings relief to swallowing disorder patients.
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Oligosaccharide in Human Milk Reduces Intestinal Inflammation
VUMC researchers aim to understand how oligosaccharide in human milk protects the intestinal barrier and decreases susceptibility to inflammation.
Targeting the 90 Percent: Treatment-Resistant Colorectal Cancers
Renowned researchers tee up trial of immunotherapy for microsatellite-stable tumors.
Team Approach to Nutrition Delivers Highest Level Care
Multidisciplinary nutrition-support team wins national award for excellence in clinical care.
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Sound Waves Deployed Against Liver Cancer
The non-invasive, focused ultrasound technology destroys tumors with minimal discomfort and recovery time.
Hormones Deployed to Support Surgical Weight Loss
SADI-S offers benefits for patients with obesity and diabetes compared to traditional methods for bariatric surgery.
Intervention Reduces Malpractice Claims and Payouts
An intervention model aims to identify and reduce malpractice risk for large, single-specialty practices.
On Defense Against Deadly Diarrheal Infections
Study links Turicibacter commensal to protection against severe infections, such as E. coli.
Role of Exocrine Pancreas Explored in Diabetes
Researchers are examining both healthy and diabetic tissues to characterize changes based on aging, BMI differences and other factors.
Telehealth Gains Traction in Shared Surgical Decision-Making
A COVID-19 emergency format for consultation is still seen in the practice of GI surgery, to the overall satisfaction of patients and surgeons.