Monthly Archives: April 2020
Extended Analysis Identifies Drug-Specific Association of Two Distinct HLA Class II Haplotypes for Development of Immunogenicity to Adalimumab and Infliximab
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells Upregulate PVRL1, Stabilizing PVR and Inhibiting the Cytotoxic T-cell Response via TIGIT to Mediate Tumor Resistance to PD1 Inhibitors in Mice
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are effective in treatment of some hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs), but these tumors do not always respond to inhibitors of programmed cell death 1 (PDCD1, also called PD1). We investigated mechanisms of resistance of live… Continue reading
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NEW: Set up meeting passwords for secure Zoom teleconferencing
Some concerns have been raised in the past week about the privacy and security of the Zoom teleconferencing tool. The best way to secure meetings with Zoom is to set up passwords for individual meetings. Continue reading
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REMINDER: Call for videos — VUMC Shout Outs!
VUMC employees are encouraged to shoot a short video on their smartphones or personal computers. These messages should be no longer than 30 seconds long and focus on sending the frontline workers at VUMC shout-outs of encouragement, inspiration and tha… Continue reading
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NEW: Frequent hand-washing can cause dry, cracked skin. A dermatologist offers tips for care.
Health care professionals are at risk of dry, cracked, scaly (or worse) hands due to frequent hand washing and sanitizing in the best of times. With even more frequent washing and sanitizing at home as well as work during the COVID-19 pandemic, hands a… Continue reading
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UPDATED: Environmental cleaning recommendations for COVID positive patient areas
Patients who are suspect or positive for COVID-19 are placed on droplet/contact precautions with eye protection. Environmental Service (EVS) associates don mask, gown, gloves, and eye protection to clean rooms. For patients who are in a negative pressu… Continue reading
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NEW: Portable HEPA filtration unit recommendations
We would consider using a portable HEPA filtration unit as an additional agent to clear the room air when dealing with patients with contagious infectious pathogens that spread by the airborne route. Continue reading
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NEW: COVID-19 information materials translated into Spanish and Arabic
Patients who speak and read Spanish or Arabic now have VUMC COVID-19 information translated into their language. Continue reading
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NEW: Scenes from VUMC show changes and dedication in COVID-19 planning and reaction
The Medical Center mobilized to care for COVID-19 patients while continuing to care for each other as colleagues. A collection of photographs show some of the changes at VUMC as we navigate these unusual days. Continue reading
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NEW: Study aims to shield health workers from COVID-19 infection
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is playing a key role in a national effort to establish a registry of U.S. health care workers and test whether the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) will protect them, their patients and their families fr… Continue reading
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