COVID-19 treatment Archive — Page 10 of 11

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.

By Tom Wilemon
Child seated indoors on a colorful quilt, wearing a gray hoodie with a small triangular logo. A framed sign behind him reads “Welcome to the World.”
April 29, 2020

Clarksville boy bounces back after COVID-19 infection

After a month of cough, off-and-on fever, not feeling well and isolation, Joseph “Jo Jo” Bostain is back to bouncing on his trampoline, reading Harry Potter books and planting flowers outside his Clarksville home.

By Christina Echegaray
Close-up of a high-tech laboratory interface displaying the words “COVID-19” and “VIRUS,” with colorful circuit-like lines and data graphics.
April 29, 2020

Vanderbilt investigators encouraged by early results of placebo-controlled remdesivir trial

A preliminary look at data from hospitalized adults diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the investigational antiviral remdesivir is showing promising results.

By Craig Boerner
Aerial view of a large medical center campus with numerous hospital and research buildings surrounded by dense tree cover and urban neighborhoods.
April 28, 2020

Expanding clinical services at VUMC in a manner consistent with the roadmap to reopen Nashville

Consistent with the city’s Roadmap to Reopen Nashville, VUMC will reinitiate elective clinical services in a phased manner that prioritizes safety for patients and employees on Friday, May 1.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Stylized 3D rendering of a DNA double helix beside a glowing wireframe Earth, overlaid with molecular formulas, binary digits, and scientific graphics.
April 23, 2020

VUMC joins global effort to explore COVID-19 genetics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have joined an international genetics effort to make advances as quickly as possible on understanding and treating COVID-19.

By Leigh MacMillan
Portrait of Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie.
April 17, 2020

Dr. Jeff Balser on flattening the curve and remaining prepared

Let me start by expressing my gratitude for the way you have supported one another and have risen to the challenge posed by Covid-19. Your courage, flexibility and hard work are having a tremendous impact.