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Gastrointestinal SQUID |
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At Vanderbilt University, we are conducting research on patients who have been diagnosed with chronic mesenteric ischemia. We have developed a Superconducting QUantum Interference Device (SQUID) to measure the magnetic field that is generated by the smooth muscle in the intestine. The intensity of the magnetic field decreases during ischemia and we are able to measure these changes using the SQUID. The magnetic field given off by the intestine is measured by placing the SQUID next to the patient's abdomen. The test is painless and only requires that the patient be still during the magnetic field recordings. Measurements are taken before and after eating a meal. If you have been diagnosed with mesenteric ischemia and would like information about participating in this study, please email our research nurse Mrs. Joan Kaiser at joan[dot]kaiser[at]vanderbilt[dot]edu. You will be compensated for your time and effort. Detailed description of GI biomagnetism research conducted in our lab
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