Early face mask policies curbed COVID-19’s spread, according to 198-country analysis VCU researchers’ study of COVID-19 death rates and other variables is being shared worldwide and is guiding other studies, including an analysis from Goldman Sachs on face masks and GDP. Read more »
JAMA study: 35% of excess deaths during pandemic’s early months tied to causes other than COVID-19 The data suggests COVID-19 death counts reported to the public underestimate the true death toll of the pandemic in the U.S. Read more »
Study: Opioid treatment for pregnant women has increased but racial inequities exist A review of Virginia’s Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services program finds black pregnant women are less than half as likely to receive treatment when diagnosed with substance use disorder. Read more »
Improving care through digital dentistry A VCU lab’s 3D designs for custom crowns and veneers reduces costs for patients and provides hands-on learning for students. Read more »
VCU Health among 5 hospitals to participate in statewide COVID-19 antibody testing project Some VCU Health patients may be eligible to participate in testing at their next appointment. Read more »
Are school systems ready to reopen this fall? A new VCU study aims to find out. The study by School of Education professor Dwayne Ray Cormier is exploring pandemic preparedness in Richmond-area school systems. 7/9/2020
Building a biobank to fight COVID-19 As doctors and nurses focus on saving lives, a VCU researcher’s registry project is building a foundation for virus research. 7/6/2020
Early face mask policies curbed COVID-19’s spread, according to 198-country analysis VCU researchers’ study of COVID-19 death rates and other variables is being shared worldwide and is guiding other studies, including an analysis from Goldman Sachs on face masks and GDP. 7/6/2020
Is it possible to halt the coronavirus’ infection cycle? A VCU study is exploring the possibility. “If we can find ways to prevent the virus from getting into cells in the first place, we might be able to prevent people from becoming infected.” 7/2/2020
JAMA study: 35% of excess deaths during pandemic’s early months tied to causes other than COVID-19 The data suggests COVID-19 death counts reported to the public underestimate the true death toll of the pandemic in the U.S. 7/1/2020
‘Everyone at the table’: VCU media lab works to improve health communications With science changing rapidly, the need for clear, accurate messages regarding public health is crucial, said Jeanine Guidry, who runs the Media+Health Lab. 6/24/2020
New Psychiatry chair is driven by a passion for improving child and adolescent mental health Robert Findling wants to debunk stigma and enhance access to treatment for young people. “I refuse to believe that any child should be written off.” 6/22/2020
Improving care through digital dentistry A VCU lab’s 3D designs for custom crowns and veneers reduces costs for patients and provides hands-on learning for students. 6/18/2020