A VCU researcher is studying an app that provides wellness tools during and after pregnancy Mamma Mia is a self-guided program and, if proven effective, may be a low-cost, sustainable option to help prevent or cope with depressive symptoms. Read more »
Pharmacy students, VCU Police to host Drug Take Back collection site Oct. 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an event to raise awareness of prescription misuse and abuse and provide a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. Read more »
8 things you need to know about COVID-19 prevalence testing at VCU Asymptomatic prevalence testing is quick, easy and free — and it helps our community stay safe. Read more »
Pinterest’s efforts to moderate vaccine discussion may be causing an information vacuum The social media platform’s 2019 policy to curb vaccine misinformation has led to an increase in the presence of verified medical sources, but a reduction in content visibility. Read more »
Yes, you should get a flu shot this year As we — and the pandemic — move into the fall, getting a flu shot can help decrease your risk of other viral infections. Read more »
A VCU researcher is studying an app that provides wellness tools during and after pregnancy Mamma Mia is a self-guided program and, if proven effective, may be a low-cost, sustainable option to help prevent or cope with depressive symptoms. 10/26/2020
Pharmacy students, VCU Police to host Drug Take Back collection site Oct. 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an event to raise awareness of prescription misuse and abuse and provide a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications. 10/21/2020
Digitizing the supply network could jump-start America’s ability to produce crucial medicines A VCU researcher is working on building a targeted portfolio of in-demand medications that includes antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin. 10/16/2020
A genetic variation could help explain the high rate of COVID-19 among African Americans VCU’s Robert Winn has identified a variation in the “ACE” gene — one that provides “a strong argument” for using blood pressure and heart failure drugs to manage severe symptoms of the coronavirus. 10/15/2020
8 things you need to know about COVID-19 prevalence testing at VCU Asymptomatic prevalence testing is quick, easy and free — and it helps our community stay safe. 10/14/2020
Pinterest’s efforts to moderate vaccine discussion may be causing an information vacuum The social media platform’s 2019 policy to curb vaccine misinformation has led to an increase in the presence of verified medical sources, but a reduction in content visibility. 10/13/2020
Total deaths recorded during the pandemic far exceed those attributed to COVID-19 States that reopened sooner, such as Texas, Arizona and Florida, experienced summer surges, report says. 10/12/2020