April 18, 2021
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Pathologic antibodies to platelet factor 4 in patients who developed clots after the AstraZeneca vaccine indicates treatment include non-heparin anticoagulant.
April 17, 2021
Results from the study data reinforce the need to adhere to public health measures by people who have been vaccinated.
April 16, 2021
The decision follows emerging data showing prevalent virus variants are unaffected by the monoclonal antibody.
The company wants to transition to combination therapy of bamlanivimab and etesevimab together for COVID-19 treatment.
While RT-PCR testing is difficult for confirming a reinfection with the virus, whole genome sequencing may be a more reliable measure.
The ongoing pandemic has caused a severe decrease in childhood vaccinations, while some rates have recovered, others have not and clinicians are urging caregivers to have their children receive their shots.
Study hoping to show reduced need for respiratory support with the approach failed to do so, though it does appear to limit the need for intubation.
Study finds a 10% reinfection rate amongst a mostly 18-20 year old United States Marine population in a closed setting.
April 15, 2021
The 2 shot mRNA vaccine has a high efficacy against COVID-19, but long term data for its protection is not there yet, and emerging variants may present a challenge.
