Daily Archives: May 7, 2019

VUMC Global Support announces updates to export compliance policy and training

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal

It is the policy of Vanderbilt University Medical Center to comply with all applicable United States export control laws and regulations. To comply with these changing laws, which are mandated by the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce and Treasury, Va… Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on VUMC Global Support announces updates to export compliance policy and training

VandyWorks maintenance upgrade coming on June 17

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
Posted in News | Comments Off on VandyWorks maintenance upgrade coming on June 17

Alzheimer’s disease research day set for May 21

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
Posted in News | Comments Off on Alzheimer’s disease research day set for May 21

Technology better than tape measure for identifying lymphedema risk

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal

Bioimpedance spectroscopy is better than a tape measure for assessing a woman’s risk for developing lymphedema, painful swelling in the arm after breast cancer surgery, according to interim results of a VUMC study. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Technology better than tape measure for identifying lymphedema risk

“Influencing Human Health with your PhD” symposium is tomorrow

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
Posted in News | Comments Off on “Influencing Human Health with your PhD” symposium is tomorrow

Mother and daughter share devotion to nursing — and to Children’s Hospital

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal

Vickie Thompson has devoted her career to caring for children. Her daughter Kelsey is following in her mom’s footsteps. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Mother and daughter share devotion to nursing — and to Children’s Hospital

Body weight exercise video demonstrates exercises for work or home

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
Posted in News | Comments Off on Body weight exercise video demonstrates exercises for work or home

Competency and Compliance 2019 set for May 16-17

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
Posted in News | Comments Off on Competency and Compliance 2019 set for May 16-17

Extrinsic Primary Afferent Neurons Link Visceral Pain to Colon Motility Through a Spinal Reflex in Mice

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal

Proper colon function requires signals from extrinsic primary afferent neurons (ExPANs) located in spinal ganglia. Most ExPANs express the vanilloid receptor TRPV1 and a dense plexus of TRPV1-positive fibers is found around myenteric neurons. Capsaicin… Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Extrinsic Primary Afferent Neurons Link Visceral Pain to Colon Motility Through a Spinal Reflex in Mice