COVID-19
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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. -
June 24, 2020
Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation holds third annual symposium
The Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation (VI4) held its third annual symposium last week as a virtual, on-line event to preserve social distancing during COVID-19. -
June 22, 2020
Hot car injury prevention tips as routines change due to COVID-19
A change in routine can lead to a lapse in thought — and it can happen to anyone -
June 21, 2020
Major U.S. trial closes showing no benefit for hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19
The Outcomes Related to COVID-19 Treated with Hydroxychloroquine among In-patients with Symptomatic Disease (ORCHID) trial stopped enrolling new patients based on the fourth scheduled interim analysis showing no evidence of benefit or harm. -
June 19, 2020
Safe masking tips during summer months
What you need to know about combining wearing a mask with summertime weather