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Andrew Engeli explains Ginkgo's role in the €24 million EU-Funded RANGER project for emerging infectious disease surveillance and response.

In a novel, natural experiment associated with age and the antiviral, investigators were able to see the effects of the therapy in a group of adults considered to be more at risk for hospitalization and death.

InflaRx CEO Niels Riedemann, MD, offers insights on his company’s monoclonal antibody, which demonstrated a nearly 24% reduction in 28 day all-cause mortality.

Emily Ricotta, PhD, MSc outlines the importance of involving affected populations and refining data collection methods to improve early decision-making during epidemics

Emily Ricotta, PhD, MSc, discusses how observational studies shape early decisions and address challenges in infectious disease outbreaks

Su H Wang, MD, FACP, MPH discusses combating vaccine misinformation, preventing outbreaks, and highlighting global health interconnectedness

Su H Wang, MD, FACP, MPH, cautions that the US withdrawal from the WHO and cuts to critical health programs may reverse progress in global health, with vulnerable populations being particularly at risk.

Kei Sato, PhD, provides insights into the factors driving the spread and immune resistance of the LP.8.1 SARS-CoV-2 variant across different countries.

Robert Walker, MD discussed the company's application for full licensure and the importance of vaccination.

Prashant Kumar’s study on indoor air quality aboard cruise ships highlights the critical role of ventilation and masking in reducing infection risks.

James F Cummings, MD discusses phase 2b trial Phase 2b trial expansion focusing on safety, efficacy, and immune response for Vaxart’s investigational oral vaccine.

In the third installment of our series on preparedness, Gavin Harris, MD, discusses the principles and challenges of biorisk management, focusing on infectious disease threats and containment strategies.

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgent need for global pandemic preparedness. The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading efforts to establish a global treaty to address future pandemics, with findings expected in 2025. Central to this preparedness is immunomics, a field leveraging advanced genomics technologies to study the immune system at unprecedented levels of detail.

Review finds Long COVID patients experience executive function impairments impacting tasks like shifting, inhibition, and working memory, affecting daily activities.

Between those infected and uninfected with COVID-19, investigators observed no differences in symptom trajectories, assessed through SymptoMScreen.

Invivyd announced its product, pemivibart (Pemgarda), has continued to show consistent neutralization for almost 3 years, with no meaningful change to activity.

The continuation of misinformation and disinformation being disseminated in the public is causing more public health communication issues as mistruths associate the vaccines with cancer.

A survey of this population showed that over a 2 and ½ year period, there was a decrease in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). However, 1% of respondents said they are still dealing with restrictions in their lives.

A case series of 13 patients suggests that extended courses of Paxlovid could benefit some Long COVID patients, but the results are inconsistent.

Paxlovid Reduces Short and Long-Term Adverse Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients with Kidney Disease
Recent study highlights Paxlovid’s ability to reduce hospitalizations and mortality in high-risk populations, but underscores the need for personalized treatment.

Charlotte Allerton explains how ibuzatrelvir, a second-generation treatment, could reduce drug interactions and taste disturbances compared to PAXLOVID, offering a simplified approach for high-risk patients.

6.4% of US adults experience Long COVID, with 19.8% reporting significant activity limitations, while the updated RECOVER study refines the classification index.

Navigating the long road of Long COVID involves more than recovering from an infection; it requires specialized, multifaceted care to address ongoing and often invisible neurological symptoms.

The 2 companies will examine molnupiravir (Lagevrio) using a different formulation that is not approved in any country globally.

New research using advanced MRI techniques explores how impaired pulmonary gas exchange may contribute to cognitive impairments in Long COVID patients, offering insights for potential treatment strategies.


























































































































































