COVID-19
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July 9, 2020
New study supports remdesivir as COVID-19 treatment
This week researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Gilead Sciences reported that remdesivir potently inhibited SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, in human lung cell cultures and that it improved lung function in mice infected with the virus. -
July 9, 2020
Coordinated care network ensures COVID-positive patient makes recovery
On March 27, Nashville resident Bill Boyce, 73, earned the unwelcome distinction of becoming the first patient intubated on Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s dedicated COVID-19 unit. -
July 8, 2020
Clothes Closet in need of donations of new items
Due to COVID-19, used items are no longer accepted, but the need to help patients continues -
July 1, 2020
Fourth of July during the COVID-19 pandemic: Vanderbilt University Medical Center doctors urge safe celebrations
Oh, beautiful for spacious distancing, with ample space between -
June 30, 2020
New study examines coronavirus transmission within households
Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators are leading a new study that examines the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, within households in Nashville. -
June 26, 2020
American Airlines boosts travelers’ peace of mind with VUMC expertise
American Airlines has created a new Travel Health Advisory Panel that includes Vanderbilt University Medical Center infectious disease experts to advise on health and cleaning matters as travelers return over the summer. -
June 24, 2020
Use of VUMC’s patient portal is surging
Enrollment in the Vanderbilt Health patient portal, My Health at Vanderbilt (MHAV), has surged in recent months.