Sheila Ridner

  • VUSN study seeks to improve lymphedema care

    VUSN study seeks to improve lymphedema care

    A new Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) study may lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for the 20-30 percent of breast cancer patients with lymphedema, the painful and stigmatizing arm swelling that often results from treatment. The study is testing bioimpedance spectroscopy, a device where electrodes are placed… Read More

    Oct. 16, 2014

  • Nine faculty honored with endowed chairs

    Nine faculty honored with endowed chairs

    A new Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) study may lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for the 20-30 percent of breast cancer patients with lymphedema, the painful and stigmatizing arm swelling that often results from treatment. The study is testing bioimpedance spectroscopy, a device where electrodes are placed… Read More

    Jan. 24, 2014

  • March of Dimes chapter honors excellence of Vanderbilt nurses

    March of Dimes chapter honors excellence of Vanderbilt nurses

    A new Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) study may lead to earlier detection and better outcomes for the 20-30 percent of breast cancer patients with lymphedema, the painful and stigmatizing arm swelling that often results from treatment. The study is testing bioimpedance spectroscopy, a device where electrodes are placed… Read More

    Jan. 24, 2013