September 3rd 2025
Single-center randomized trial shows lower infection rates and extended time to SARS-CoV-2 infection, though larger studies are needed to confirm findings.
September 2nd 2025
Supported by phase 3 SCORPIO-PEP trial data, ensitrelvir could become the first oral therapy to prevent COVID-19 following exposure, with an FDA decision due June 16, 2026.
August 29th 2025
Spikevax and mNEXSPIKE authorized for older adults and high-risk individuals; experts emphasize protection against severe COVID-19 outcomes.
August 29th 2025
New authorization limits shots to adults ≥65 and individuals with underlying health conditions, with ACIP set to review guidance and insurance coverage implications.
August 22nd 2025
New data show consistent late-summer and winter surges, reinforcing the need for seasonal vaccine timing and focused protection for high-risk groups.
ACE Inhibitors, ARBs Do Not Worsen COVID-19 Risk
May 29th 2020Early links between heart disease and diabetes and coronavirus severity caused some to fear that the 2 classes of medication might worsen outcomes during the pandemic. A systematic review finds little evidence to back those fears.
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Helen W. Boucher, MD: Why We Need a Transparent Distribution Process for Remdesivir
May 26th 2020Helen W. Boucher, MD, FACP, FIDSA, discusses the need for a transparent distribution process for remdesivir, plus COVID disparities, secondary infections, and what “the new normal” of health care looks like.
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New York Hospitals Report 22% of COVID-19 Patients Became Critically Ill
May 20th 2020The largest US prospective study of patients to date shows most COVID-19 patients in the ICU are older, minorities, have underlying cardiometabolic disease—and are highly likely to require mechanical ventilation.
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