Reporter May 1 2020
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April 30, 2020
Antibody finding raises hopes for Marburg, COVID-19 treatments
Monoclonal antibodies against Marburg virus — a more lethal cousin of the RNA virus that causes COVID-19 — may aid in the development of antibody “cocktails” to counter viral infection. -
April 30, 2020
Initiative to explore COVID-19 outcomes in cancer patients
A multi-institutional consortium led by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) is collecting data on cancer patients with COVID-19 as part of a rapid effort to understand the unique effects the coronavirus has on this vulnerable population. -
April 30, 2020
Adult Primary Care clinics receive recognition for quality
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced that all Vanderbilt Medical Group (VMG) adult primary care practices have received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on coordinated care with the goal of improving outcomes. -
April 30, 2020
Rehab technique may help increase donor lung supply
A new technique shows the potential to increase the supply of donor lungs by rehabilitating those organs previously considered too damaged for transplant. -
April 30, 2020
Donating from the heart
Tyler Hubbard of country music’s Florida Georgia Line and his wife, Hayley Hubbard, delivered meals to VUMC last week. -
April 30, 2020
Study explores patient satisfaction following nasal surgery
Out-of-pocket costs are associated with patient satisfaction after nasal breathing surgery, a new study by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers revealed. -
April 29, 2020
Adult Hospital adds K-9 unit for patient, staff, visitor safety
Two Drug Detection Canines (DDC) are now reporting for duty in the halls and units of the Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital (VUAH).