FDA Shares Phase 3 Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Data, Advisory Committee Agenda
Data from three ongoing clinical studies were included in the EUA request.
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Improving Influenza Treatment with Point of Care Testing
Investigators are calling for routine use of these tests for patients admitted with acute respiratory symptoms during the influenza season.
Reducing Covid-19's Spread with Quarantine Measure Model
As Covid-19 infections soar across the U.S., states are again tightening restrictions and reinstituting lock down measures.
Can COVID-19 Also Enter the Central Nervous System?
The virus is known to invade human cells through the ACE2 receptor-driven pathway, primarily impacting the respiratory tract.
Wearable Sensor may Signal COVID-19 Infection
While the number of study participants was too small to extrapolate for the whole population, the authors said they were encouraged.
Remdesivir Likely Effective Antiviral for SARS-CoV-2
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been hindered by lack of an effective antiviral therapy.
First Case of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Mosaic PenA60 Allele Identified in United States
The U.S. sentinel surveillance program is a project which monitors for antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
Understanding the Infection and Possible Mutations of COVID-19
The findings are consistent with the hypothesis that bats are the viral origin and reservoir species.
Molecules Coronavirus Hijacks to Infect Cells Identified
A large family of viruses, coronaviruses include common cold viruses as well as more severe viruses.
Rapid Testing for SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies with New Serological Assay
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 relies predominantly on nucleic acid testing and serological testing.
Potential Weaknesses in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Revealed
Mutations in TMEM41B are known to be common in one in five East Asians, but not in Europeans or Africans.
Long-acting Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine Shown Effective in HIV-1 Infected Adults
New data sheds light on efficacy of longer periods between dosing.
How COVID-19 Impacts the Eyes
Many ocular symptoms are associated with the term ‘conjunctivitis’ which may be misleading.
Persistent Symptoms in One Third of COVID-19 Cases
Even as knowledge about SARS-COV-2 has considerably improved, several aspects remain unknown.
UAE Announces Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine is 86% Effective
The announcement follows Pfizer and Moderna who both showed their vaccines to be over 90% efficacious.
Blood Vessel Damage Biomarker Found Elevated in Children with COVID-19
TMA mediated by the complement cascade has been identified as a potential cause for severe manifestations of COVID-19 in adults.
COVID-19 Death Risk in Women Reduced with Metformin
An overall COVID-19 mortality rate of more than 5% for those admitted to a hospital highlights the urgent need for treatments.
Paper-based Electrochemical Sensor Detects COVID-19 in Five Minutes
A large-scale diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 is paramount to downregulating its spread and mitigating the current outbreak.
Oxford Publishes COVID-19 Vaccine Results from Phase 3 Trial
The primary outcome was to determine how many cases of symptomatic COVID-19 disease there were in participants who had received two doses of the vaccine.
Detecting COVID-19 with Your Smartphone’s Camera
The need for rapid, widespread, accurate testing has motivated research exploring new potential strategies.
Measuring Patients’ Immune Response for Better COVID-19 Diagnosis
Investigators identify gene expression which may explain the highly transmissible nature of the virus.
Moderna Plans to Test COVID-19 Vaccine in Children
The study was posted to the website clinicaltrials.gov this past Wednesday.
Monitoring Assessment Effective for COVID-19
WHO has recently recommended using assessment for monitoring of clinical deterioration in patients with COVID-19.
Oral Therapy Blocks Transmission of COVID-19
Previous studies with influenza in animals demonstrated antiviral efficacy was not species restricted.
TB Vaccine Can Ease Course and Reduce Spread of COVID-19
Physicians are beginning to find key patterns which will aid public health in the future.
Seasonal Malaria Therapy Prevents Death in Children
Experts call for wide roll-out across West and Central Africa.
New Study Shows Potential for COVID-19 Treatment
Further investigation has to be conducted before this method can be used in human patients.
Study Lends Insight into COVID-19 Cytokine Storm
Group is first to demonstrate the activation of inflammasome in response to infection by SARS-CoV-2.
Researchers Find How COVID-19 Hijacks Lung Cells
COVID-19 is a dynamic disease which evolves as it disrupts host programs and rewires modules.
Existing Treatment Saves the Lives of Covid-19 Patients
The research has helped almost 100 patients so far at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.