VUMC News and Communications Archive — Page 245 of 390

Scanning of a human brain by X-rays
January 26, 2015

Brain study sheds light on how children with autism process social play

January 23, 2015

Homeward Bound: A Nurse-Parent Partnership

January 23, 2015

New view of dopamine heteromers

Although heteromeric dopamine receptors composed of both D1 and D2 subunits have been proposed to play a role in depression and schizophrenia, recent studies suggest these heteromers do not exist.

Glucose level blood test
January 22, 2015

Beta cell link to fasting glucose

New findings explain why variation in a particular gene is the most important determinant of fasting blood glucose levels in humans.

January 22, 2015

New tool to enhance VUMC employee evaluation process

This year, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is using a new technology and format for mid-year and annual performance evaluations.

January 22, 2015

Vanderbilt clinical workstations getting major upgrade

Clinical workstations throughout Vanderbilt University Medical Center will undergo an expansive upgrade early this year. Vanderbilt IT is entering into an operating lease with Dell Inc. to replace a significant number of clinical workstations located throughout VUMC’s hospitals and clinics.