Infectious Diseases
COVID-19 Linked to Retinal Vein Occlusions in Young Adults
Study finds the condition can develop after COVID-19 in patients lacking predisposing conditions, but cases are rare and visual outcomes are good.
Does Awake Prone Positioning Improve COVID-19 Outcomes?
Study finds recommended intervention may not be beneficial for non-intubated patients.
Debate Sparked by Equal-Risk Finding for COVID in Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Follow-up study to settle the issue of comparable risk levels.
Antimicrobial Guidelines Under Helm of Stewardship Center
Two Centers of Excellence designations underscore best practices in antibiotic use and oversight at Vanderbilt.
Probiotics may Reduce Cardiovascular Risk for Heavy-drinking HIV Patients
Newly funded research focuses on people living with HIV.
ECMO Access Means Survival for Some with Severe COVID-19
Study shows importance of adequate health system resources for treating qualified patients.
Hospital-level Care Comes to Patients at Home
Pandemic pressures accelerate movement toward hospital services in a home setting.
COVID-19 Olfactory Issues Examined
Studies identify predictors of severe, persistent hyposmia, and patients at highest risk.
Global Network Tackles Antibiotic Resistance
Vanderbilt experts lend assistance to Greece in the fight against emerging infectious diseases.
Shorter-course Antibiotics Potent for Treating Pediatric Pneumonia
Comparative efficacy and side effects examined in children with community-acquired pneumonia.
Hepatitis C During Pregnancy Signals Need for Continuing Care
Evidence-based clinic connects patients to postpartum treatment for themselves and their infants months before birth.