Daily Archives: June 26, 2020

SARS-CoV-2 infects intestinal cells, and might affect the intestinal microbiota. We investigated changes in the fecal fungal microbiomes (mycobiome) of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection during hospitalization and upon recovery. Continue reading →

For a limited time, the American Red Cross is testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing donors insight into whether they have been exposed to this coronavirus. A list of upcoming dates and times for blood drive… Continue reading →

Infected persons without symptoms (both asymptomatic and presymptomatic) look and feel like their usual selves. Any one of us could be infected right now and not know it, which is why it remains critical that we each participate in social distancing, h… Continue reading →

A snapshot of some of the numbers that help tell the story of COVID-19 at Vanderbilt. Continue reading →

Colleagues, I’m asking for your help again in our ongoing battle with COVID-19 and the assistance you can provide by wearing a cloth mask. We are seeing an increased incidence of COVID-19 infections in Nashville and across Tennessee since we have relax… Continue reading →

Despite the many challenges COVID-19 presents, we are working hard to continue to provide you with quality care for your behavioral health needs. Continue reading →

Erin Blatchford, BSN, RN, is a nurse in the float pool at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, which helps staff the pediatric COVID-19 unit. Because COVID-19 affects adults more than children, the unit has not been nearly as busy as t… Continue reading →