COVID-19 Archive — Page 33 of 35

Exterior entrance to Vanderbilt Adult Emergency, with red “Adult Emergency Entrance” and “Ambulance Only” signs, a stop sign, and an ambulance beneath the covered driveway.
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).

By Kathy Whitney
Green-gloved laboratory worker holds two small tubes containing clear liquid over a blurred lab coat.
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.

By Bill Snyder
Portrait of Wesley Self, MD, MPH, wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie.
April 8, 2020

Study launched to test hydroxychloroquine as treatment for COVID-19

By Craig Boerner
Hands covered in soap suds washing a white bar of soap against a blue background.
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.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Dark teal rounded-square logo with white text reading “vumc 2go”.
April 7, 2020

vumc2go: User guide, new features

By Holly Fletcher
Group of eight adults posing outdoors in front of leafy vegetation.
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.

By Bill Snyder