Daily Archives: September 1, 2020
NEW: Study to track if COVID can spread during minimally invasive surgery
Physician-scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are investigating whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be spread through aerosolized emissions (microscopic droplets and particles) during minimally invasive surgery in chi… Continue reading
REMINDER: New MCE Lounge offers additional space for relaxation during work breaks
To offer employees more room to spread out and relax during their work breaks, Vanderbilt University Medical Center has built a new space for employees to eat and rejuvenate in a safe, socially distanced environment. Continue reading
NEW: Trial to test nasal irrigation to treat COVID
Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether nasal saline irrigations can reduce viral shedding and symptoms in patients with COVID-19. Continue reading
NEW: Weekly COVID-19 statistics
A snapshot of some of the numbers that help tell the story of COVID-19 at Vanderbilt. Continue reading
REMINDER: FLUla-2-Uza, to kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 8
Now, more than ever, it’s important to get your yearly flu shot to protect yourself, our patients and those we interact with in our communities.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s 2020 flu vaccination campaign, FLUla-2-Uza, will kick off on Tuesda… Continue reading