COVID-19 treatment
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April 14, 2020
VUMC seeks plasma donations from recovered COVID-19 patients
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is recruiting volunteers who have tested positive for COVID-19 and fully recovered to donate plasma to help those who are currently ill with the virus as part of a new research study. -
April 9, 2020
My daughter had surgery at Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 changes. Here’s what was different — and what was, thankfully, the same.
Temperature checks and social distancing were very different. The care and concern had not changed at all. -
April 8, 2020
VUMC explores strategy to protect Emergency Department providers during COVID-19 pandemic
Policy changes related to telemedicine that were quickly implemented during the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) have created opportunities for technology-based clinical evaluation, which serves to protect patients and providers alike, while conserving personal protective equipment (PPE). -
April 8, 2020
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and AstraZeneca join forces to identify potential COVID-19 treatments
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have joined forces to identify candidates for antibody-based treatments that could protect people exposed to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. -
April 8, 2020
Study launched to test hydroxychloroquine as treatment for COVID-19
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April 7, 2020
Frequent hand-washing can cause dry, cracked skin. A dermatologist offers tips for care.
The cure for "COVID hands" lies in frequent moisturizing. Using shortening from the kitchen is optional. -
April 6, 2020
VUMC team aids development of potential antiviral drug for COVID-19
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are playing a key role in the development of a potential new antiviral drug to treat COVID-19.