Gastroenterology Hepatology And Nutrition
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Study finds that reducing intake of simple sugars improves GERD
A Vanderbilt study found that reducing dietary carbohydrates improved both symptoms and objective measurements of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in a randomized controlled trial. Read MoreOct 6, 2022
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Video vital for telehealth visits
Vanderbilt study of 18,130 telehealth visits at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic defines risk factors associated with telehealth access and suggests how health systems can improve access. Read MoreJul 28, 2022
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The role of polarity in early cancer
Mutations in the protein epiregulin, an EGF receptor ligand, affect larger epithelial cell reorganization and may contribute to early cancer development, Vanderbilt researchers discovered. Read MoreSep 21, 2021
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Probiotic protection
A probiotic factor given early in life to mice prevented intestinal inflammation in adulthood, providing a rationale for probiotic intervention in individuals at high risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease. Read MoreMar 4, 2021
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The role of diet in esophageal cancer
New findings suggest that dietary calcium and magnesium affect the risk of esophageal cancer; if confirmed in interventional studies, they could inform dietary modifications to reduce the burden of this cancer. Read MoreMay 4, 2020
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Potential new heartburn drug studied at VUMC
An investigational drug that binds bile acids in the stomach can reduce the severity of heartburn symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when combined with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), a new study suggests. Read MoreFeb 26, 2020
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Initiative seeks to address malnutrition among adult patients
It is estimated that nearly one out of five pediatric patients and one of three adult patients age 60 and older are malnourished and will experience a decline in their nutritional status during their hospital stay. Read MoreFeb 22, 2018
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Digestive Disease Research Center lands major grant
The Vanderbilt Digestive Disease Research Center (VDDRC) celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with a third consecutive five-year renewal of its federal research grant. Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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Patient’s liver transplant opens door to new life
Erin Morris, 29, has much to be thankful for this holiday season, and at the top of her list is Roman Perri, M.D., assistant professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read MoreDec 8, 2016
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New treatment for Crohn’s disease
A new biological therapy, ustekinumab, improves markers of disease activity in patients with severe Crohn’s disease. Read MoreMar 22, 2016
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Clinicians, researchers team to treat boy’s rare disorder
Test after test failed to reveal why Denny Majano wasn’t gaining weight or why he suffered from severe, chronic diarrhea. At 5 weeks old, instead of gaining weight as newborns should, Denny had lost a pound since birth. Read MoreMar 3, 2016
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Protein interaction protects against neurodegeneration
Two proteins interact to maintain selenium levels in the brain, and protect neurons from degeneration. Read MoreSep 2, 2014
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Kudos: Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements
Read about faculty, staff and student honors, awards and achievements. Read MoreAug 1, 2014
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Human and Helicobacter co-evolution
by Denise Anthony (iStock) A Vanderbilt University-led research team has solved a long-standing riddle: Why do people of mostly Amerindian ancestry in the Andes have a gastric cancer rate that is 25 times higher than that of fellow Colombians of mostly African descent only 124 miles away on the coast?… Read MoreJan 23, 2014
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Options to treat childhood C. diff. infection studied
After more than a month in and out of the hospital with her daughter, Kynslee, Kristen Allen felt she was at the end of her rope. Last spring, the nearly 2-year-old Columbia girl developed diarrhea that wouldn’t go away after taking antibiotics for repeated ear infections. Read MoreSep 12, 2013
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Plant compound stops colon cancer cells
Berberine, an herbal remedy for diarrhea and intestinal parasites, may be useful in colon cancer therapy. Read MoreMar 29, 2013
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Target for inflammatory bowel disease
The factor STAT6 appears to play a role in the pathogenesis of an inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting it may be a promising target for new treatments. Read MoreMar 1, 2013
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Gastroenterology, hepatology, nutrition course offered Sept. 7-8
(iStock) The latest developments in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition will be discussed Sept. 7-8 during a continuing medical education course at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt. More than 20 Vanderbilt University faculty members and experts from Indiana University, the University of Pennsylvania and Washington University in… Read MoreAug 30, 2012
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Gene’s impact on ‘good’ cholesterol could affect heart disease risk
A genetic variant may help keep an individual’s “good” cholesterol in check. Read MoreJul 12, 2012
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Plant compound quells inflammation
Berberine, an herbal remedy for diarrhea and intestinal parasites, may be an effective treatment for gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases. Read MoreApr 6, 2012