Division of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition Archive
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October 13, 2022
Horst takes on new roles in advancing digital health
Sara Horst, MD, MPH, has been named associate vice chair for Digital Health Operations for Vanderbilt's Department of Medicine and assistant chief for Clinical Informatics for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. -
October 6, 2022
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. -
July 28, 2022
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. -
June 16, 2022
Horst, Patterson receive Physician Builder Awards
Sara Horst, MD, MPH, associate professor of Medicine, and Barron Patterson, MD, associate professor of Pediatrics, have received 2022 Physician Builder Awards. -
April 7, 2022
New prognosis predictor and target for gastric cancer
The protein CGA — a subunit of glycoprotein hormones — is a biomarker that predicts chemoresistance in gastric cancer and could be targeted along with EGFR to restore chemosensitivity. -
March 30, 2022
Horst named medical director for telehealth at VUMC
Sara Horst, MD, MPH, has been named the new medical director for Telehealth Ambulatory Services for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -
December 14, 2021
Study sets framework for precision surveillance of colorectal cancer
Vanderbilt research has revealed some of the mechanisms by which polyps develop into colorectal cancer, setting the framework for improved surveillance for the cancer utilizing precision medicine.