Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
Research and innovation in gastroenterology and GI surgery at Vanderbilt Health
How GLP-1R Activation Results in Weight Loss
New research uncovers how the GLP-1R-FGF21 axis regulates body weight in a carbohydrate-dependent manner.
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Marshaling First-Line Immunotherapy for CRC
Kristen Ciombor, M.D., reflects on recent wins and opportunities ahead in the precision targeting of colorectal cancer.
Infusion Pump Trial to Inform Colorectal Treatment
Trial will evaluate the artery infusion pump’s efficacy in delivering liver-directed chemotherapy to patients with colorectal liver metastases
Functional Medicine Access Improves Quality of Life
A unique program looks at the whole person to determine root causes of disease.
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Defeating C. Diff in Children
Recent studies provide new data on incidence, antibiotic response, barriers to diagnosis, and promising treatments.
Pediatric Robotic Surgery Jumps Ahead with Cross-Campus Collaboration
Adult and pediatric surgeons worked together to create a comprehensive program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital.
The Case for Early Weight-loss Surgery
Expanded guidelines pave the way for meaningful health benefits in patients who undergo weight-loss surgery at younger ages.
Optimizing Opioids After Ambulatory Surgery
New guidelines aim to reduce opioid over-prescribing for outpatients.
Apps Satisfy Need for Bite-Sized Physician Education
Physician-leaders are homing in on best ways to help busy clinicians weave learning into practice.
Precision Radiation Targets Pancreatic Cancer
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) offers expanded options for cancer cell eradication in borderline resectable and locally advanced tumors.