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The suspension comes after federal health agencies on Tuesday called for an immediate pause in use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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The link to the vaccine isn’t definite, and cases are rare, but caution is necessary to ensure patient safety.
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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.
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Gift from Helene Fuld Health Trust supports scholarships for master’s students at the VCU School of Nursing.
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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.
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A new study led by VCU researchers surveyed 788 people. Among its findings: Older people were less likely to support donating vaccines, as were Republicans.
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“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.”
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Only 15% of U.S. medical schools offer competency-based graduation. These programs allow students to graduate in 3 years instead of 4, and can help reduce student debt and address physician shortages.