Monthly Archives: May 2018
Risk of Neoplastic Progression in Individuals at High Risk for Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Long-term Surveillance
Screening of individuals who have a high risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), due to genetic factors, frequently leads to identification of pancreatic lesions. We investigated the incidence of PDAC and risk factors for neoplastic progressio… Continue reading
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Older Age Reduces Upper Esophageal Sphincter and Esophageal Body Responses to Simulated Slow and Ultraslow Reflux Events and Post-reflux Residue
It is not clear how age affects airway protective mechanisms. We investigated the effects of aging on upper esophageal sphincter (UES) and esophageal body pressure responses to slow and ultra-slow simulated reflux events and post-reflux residue. Continue reading
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Leaders for wellness wanted for Wellness Commodores
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Scrub and shoe sale continues today and tomorrow
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April policy update ready for review
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VUMC Employees can take advantage of Dell’s Memorial Day deals
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Dairy foods the focus of June 15 Vandy Cooks
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Employees encouraged to enroll in My Health at Vanderbilt
Leaders with Vanderbilt Health want to increase enrollment in My Health at Vanderbilt (MHAV), the online portal that offers VUMC’s patients such advantages as interacting with their electronic medical records, communicating securely with members of the… Continue reading
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Culture Survey participation goal achieved
Vanderbilt University Medical Center employees reached the VUMC Culture Survey participation goal of 85 percent, which is even better than last year’s participation rate of nearly 80 percent. Continue reading
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VUMC sponsors Nashville Pride Festival, June 23-24
To kick off the festival, VUMC employees, led by the Medical Center’s Program for LGBTI health, plan to participate in the Equality Walk, which starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, at Public Square Park. Continue reading
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