43% of respondents report feeling depressed after losing sense of smell or taste related to COVID-19 VCU researchers conducting an ongoing COVID-19 smell and taste loss survey identify array of potential short-term and long-term health impacts. Read more »
How Richmond and Petersburg can become leaders in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing The VCU College of Engineering and leaders in economic development and private business have a plan to strengthen the region as an emerging business cluster. Read more »
VCU and VCU Health suspend use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine The suspension comes after federal health agencies on Tuesday called for an immediate pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Read more »
Wilder School institute playing key role in state’s efforts to equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccine “If we have a relative rate of vaccination that’s aligned with our relative rate of infection and death, that’s a more equitable approach.” Read more »
History and Health: VCU looks to the past to inform a future of better health care for all Leaders of a new educational series say learning, reflecting and involving the community are vital to determining how VCU and VCU Health take action toward achieving health equity. Read more »
43% of respondents report feeling depressed after losing sense of smell or taste related to COVID-19 VCU researchers conducting an ongoing COVID-19 smell and taste loss survey identify array of potential short-term and long-term health impacts. 4/22/2021
Romantic relationships mitigate effects of trauma on alcohol use among college students A new study led by VCU researchers shows students exposed to interpersonal trauma prior to college are more likely to engage in risky alcohol use — but effects can be mitigated through romantic relationships. 4/22/2021
How Richmond and Petersburg can become leaders in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing The VCU College of Engineering and leaders in economic development and private business have a plan to strengthen the region as an emerging business cluster. 4/20/2021
Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause: What the rare blood clotting issue means The link to the vaccine isn’t definite, and cases are rare, but caution is necessary to ensure patient safety. 4/13/2021
VCU and VCU Health suspend use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine The suspension comes after federal health agencies on Tuesday called for an immediate pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. 4/13/2021
E-cigarettes with a cigarette-like level of nicotine are effective in reducing smoking and exposure to carcinogen, study finds The study provides important information for smokers who may be trying to use e-cigarettes as a means to cut down on their smoking habit. 4/12/2021
Scholarship brings VCU Nursing student one step closer to opening his own practice Gift from Helene Fuld Health Trust supports scholarships for master’s students at the VCU School of Nursing. 4/2/2021
U.S. deaths normally change less than 2% each year. In 2020, they rose nearly 23%. Black Americans experienced highest per capita excess death rates, while regional surges contributed to higher excess death rates from COVID-19 and other causes, a VCU-led JAMA study finds. 4/2/2021