How COVID-19 Impacts the Heart
SARS-CoV-2 infects cardiomyocytes through an ACE2 and endosomal inflammatory infiltrate.
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ACIP Issues Interim Recommendation for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
The committee encourages those eligible to receive the vaccine when available to them.
Statins Linked With Increased Survival in COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 infection is known to result in a number of extrapulmonary manifestations.
The Philippines Begins Vaccination Program Amid Public Distrust
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India receives vaccine as country begins next phase of program.
FDA Authorizes Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine in the US
The VRBPAC voted 22-0 with no abstentions to support the benefit-risk profile associated with Ad26.COV2.S on Friday night.
Vitamin B6 May Help With COVID-19 Cytokine Storm
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin found in various foods such as fish, whole grains, and bananas.
Over Half of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Due to 4 Conditions
Patients with cardiometabolic conditions have a high risk of poor outcomes.
Canada Authorizes AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine
The country has no domestic production, and the government has been accused of not acquiring doses quickly enough.
Interleukin-6 Receptor Antagonists Improve Outcomes in Severe COVID-19
Multiple observational and ex-vivo laboratory studies have demonstrated that IL-6 is an important cytokine associated with disease severity and mortality.
FDA Eases Temperature Requirements for Pfizer, BioNTech's COVID-19 Vaccine
If approved, the decision could have a significant impact on the mass vaccination programs.
New Pooled Testing Strategies can Better Identify COVID-19
Pooled testing allows multiple samples to be processed at once and help increase testing efficiency.
Model Developed Estimates COVID-19 Test False-Negative Rate
Not every positive patient missed by PCR and antigen tests will be infectious to others.
COVID-19 During Pregnancy Shows no Link With Death of Baby or Still Birth
The data supports strong guidance for enhanced precautions to prevent SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in pregnancy.
Tricking the Coronavirus With Peptides
SAP1 and SAP6 were found to inhibit a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
COVID-19 Outcomes Influenced by Antibody Response
Understanding underlying immunological mechanisms can provide critical insights.
Hospitalizations Plummet in Scotland After Vaccinations
Mediterranean region imposes partial lockdown following a surge in cases.
Immunological Memory and the SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Immune memory is the basis for durable protective immunity after infections or vaccinations.
IDSA Holds Real Time Vaccine Chat Q&A on Twitter
The session was part of the COVID-19 Real Time Learning Network.
Higher Efficacy Found With Longer Interval Between Doses of Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine
The interval between doses can be safely extended to 3 months given the protection a single dose offers.
Extending Symptoms Could Help Detect More COVID-19 Cases
Findings may be valuable in situations where there is a limited testing capacity.
More Than Half of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Have Heart Damage
Findings indicate potential ways to identify individuals at higher or lower risk.
Identifying COVID-19 Therapy Candidates With Machine Learning
Study pinpoints the protein RIPK1 as a promising target for SARS-CoV-2 treatment.
Ivabradine May Treat COVID-19 Long-hauler Symptom
The study was the first randomized clinical trial using the therapy to treat POTS.
Outcomes of Patients Admitted to ICU With COVID-19 and Neurologic Symptoms
Evaluating the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on hospitalized patients.
COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B Combo Kit Granted EUA by FDA
The PCR diagnostic joins the company’s host of other SARS-CoV-2 research solutions.
Australia Receives First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
Case numbers trend downward in Germany as UK implements new border policies.
Experimental Antiviral Effective at Treating and Preventing COVID-19
Detailed analysis of SARS-CoV-2 showed predominant infection of human lung epithelial cells.
Reducing Death Risk of COVID-19 With Preventative Blood Thinning Therapy
The study used electronic health record data and took account of a range of potentially influential factors.
Establishing a Successful Global Immunization Strategy Against COVID-19
Vaccination potential will not be achieved without a successful rollout plan.
Moderna Given Greenlight to Increase Vaccine Supply in Vials
Decision comes as Biden states all Americans won’t be vaccinated by the end of summer.