Coronavirus / COVID

This study, presented at MAD-ID, The Antimicrobial Stewardship Meeting, evaluates patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms compared to those with severe cases.

Stating low demand, the company is removing their ChAdOx1-S [recombinant] (Vaxzevria) vaccine from the market.

Investigating the long-term efficacy beyond short-term benefits.

New data from a World Health Organization (WHO) repository illustrates the treatment challenges during the acute phase of the pandemic.

According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, these strains have increased in incidence rates, and now account for nearly a third of all US cases.

A study presented at ESCMID examines the efficacy and safety of the vaccine in older populations.

FDA-approves mpox vaccine, FDA grants EUA for at-home multiplex papid test, FDA grants PDUFA for GSK 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine, and more this month from the FDA.

C-SMART trial results presented at ESCMID show a reduction of COVID-19 incidence in cancer patients.

A large study being presented at ESCMID shows the therapy was associated with a significantly lower mortality at 14-days and 28-days.

Despite the disproportionate effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe outcomes on nursing home residents, less than 50% have received the updated 2023/2024 vaccine.

RedHill Biopharma said it has enrolled its first participant for the study examining the investigational therapy, RHB-107 (upamostat).

Evaluating inpatient mortality for patients without supplemental oxygen at admission across different variants of concern periods with insights from Dr. Andre Kalil.

Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, epidemiologist, health services researcher, and associate professor at Thomas Jefferson University, shares insights on COVID-19's influence in acute care hospitals at this year’s Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) conference.

A large cohort study found this patient group more susceptible to repeat admissions, and points to potential issues associated with ambulatory care.

Comparative analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infection across pediatrics, adults, and older adults.

A small study found physical health problems lingered 1 year after their hospital stay.

New data demonstrates protection against new variants.

In a new federal survey, as many as 3 in 10 US adults have had the condition at some point.

Water sampling reveals COVID-19 trends in homeless populations.

A study evaluates the efficacy of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir in COVID-19 treatment across variants.

Evaluating the importance of RSV vaccination implications for adults.

Emergency use authorization for CorDx TyFast Flu A/B & COVID-19.

This very large study reviewed data, which showed people vaccinated for the virus had a substantial reduction of risk for these types of events.

The company's latest investigational vaccine induced a greater immune response compared to its FDA approved Spikevax product.

Atea Pharmaceuticals bemnifosbuvir aims to help high-risk COVID-19 patients with a new oral option.

A study conducted in China aimed to assess factors such as viral load rebound (VLR), reduction in cycle threshold values, time until VLR, and symptom rebound.

The authorization was given to Invivyd’s pemivibart (Pemgarda), and it is indicated for adults and adolescents with moderate-to-severe immune compromised conditions.

Today serves as a reminder to everyone that there are still no diagnostic tests or FDA-approved treatments for the post-viral condition.

Insights from Jacob Teitelbaum MD on Long COVID Awareness Day.

Saskia Popescu PhD, MPH, MA, FAPIC on understanding the emergence of the origin for future pandemic preparedness, promoting global health security, and addressing long-term health impacts.