COVID
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March 26, 2020
Many groups turning to REDCap for COVID-19 tracking
REDCap, a software application created and developed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has found widespread use in the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
March 24, 2020
Jeff Balser, VUMC CEO and President: We are all essential
As you have heard by now, Metro government announced a “Safer at Home” order for Nashville directing businesses to close — except for those working in essential services. To avoid any doubt, VUMC — including all of us working here —are essential during this crisis. -
March 23, 2020
Researchers developing potential coronavirus antibody therapies
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is teaming up with academic, governmental and corporate partners in an unprecedented, fast-tracked global effort to develop antibody-based treatments to protect people exposed to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. -
March 19, 2020
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, on altering approach to elective care
Here’s the latest information on our coronavirus response. The situation is changing by the hour and we will keep you informed as we determine what’s best for our patients — and for all of us at VUMC. -
March 18, 2020
Suddenly having to work from home can create new challenges
For those who work in an office surrounded by co-workers, working from home can sound like a dream come true — there’s no frustrating commute and you can sit quietly at your own kitchen table or home office, away from the distractions of daily office work life. But if it’s not your choice, it can be a different story. -
March 18, 2020
Ibuprofen and COVID-19: a doctor’s guidance
Last week, France’s health ministry urged people who have been infected by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) to avoid taking over-the- counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin because they might increase the severity of the infection. -
March 18, 2020
Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, on the importance of social distancing