Biomarkers Can Give Early Indication of Severe COVID-19
The findings underscore the connection between COVID-19 and the increased risk from obesity.
Inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 Replication
Investigators have discovered active substances that can block the replication of coronavirus and may create a pathway for new therapies.
Stroke and COVID-19
A review of emergency room records showed a very small percentage of patients had acute ischemic strokes, but for those who did, there was an increased risk of requiring long-term care after hospital discharge.
T Cells Crucial in Avoiding Symptoms of COVID-19
Cells reactive to SARS-CoV-2 peptide pools were found in all anti-NP IgG–positive individuals.
Nanoparticles Could Ensure More Reliable and Quicker COVID-19 Tests
Novel positive controls offer several advantages over the ones currently used in COVID-19 testing.
How COVID-19 Impacts the Heart
SARS-CoV-2 infects cardiomyocytes through an ACE2 and endosomal inflammatory infiltrate.
Showing Promising Recovery Results from Respiratory Failure in COVID-19 Patients
NeuroRx announced results from its phase 2b/3 trial for its investigational therapy, aviptadil, in patients with severe COVID-19.
SHARE the Responsibility of Antibiotic Stewardship With Our Patients
How pharmacists can use shared decision-making to improve antibiotic use.
Biden: US Will Have Enough COVID-19 Vaccines for All Adults by End of May
The statement comes on the same day as a rare production agreement between pharmaceutical rivals, and Texas' announced lift of spread mitigation measures.
ACIP Issues Interim Recommendation for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
The committee encourages those eligible to receive the vaccine when available to them.
Statins Linked With Increased Survival in COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 infection is known to result in a number of extrapulmonary manifestations.
Antifungal Shows Promising Results with Interim Phase 3 Data
Investigational therapy, ibrexafungerp, from Scynexis is being studied for fungal infections and is moving closer towards a goal of FDA approval later this year.
Merck Will Manufacture Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The Biden Administration is set to announce the deal officially about a partnership for the biopharmaceutical companies today.
Testing School-Age Children During Quarantine
A research team recently sought to address this by assessing SARS-CoV-2 positivity in students on or after 9 days after an exposure.
MIS-C Review Finds Severe Symptoms, Low Fatality Rate
A review of approximately 1000 children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) from SARS-Cov-2 finds low fatality with aggressive treatment.
CDC to Begin Public Health Measures to Respond to Ebola in Africa
Beginning this week, the agency is funneling air travelers from 2 African countries to a limited amount of US airports.
The Philippines Begins Vaccination Program Amid Public Distrust
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India receives vaccine as country begins next phase of program.
COVID-19 Research Contributions from AAAAI 2021
Courtesy of HCPLive, here's a look at 3 new pandemic talking points covered at the annual allergy and asthma meeting.
New COVID-19 Variant Identified in New York
The variant, B.1.526, was first found in samples dating back to November.
A Third of COVID-19 Patients Report Persistent Symptoms 6 Months After Illness
Symptoms of COVID-19 can persist for months in about a third of cases, including among those with mild illness, a new study confirms.
FDA Authorizes Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine in the US
The VRBPAC voted 22-0 with no abstentions to support the benefit-risk profile associated with Ad26.COV2.S on Friday night.
Vitamin B6 May Help With COVID-19 Cytokine Storm
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin found in various foods such as fish, whole grains, and bananas.
FDA VRBPAC Votes in Favor to Recommend EUA of Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine
The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) recommendation paves the way for the authorization.
Over Half of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Due to 4 Conditions
Patients with cardiometabolic conditions have a high risk of poor outcomes.
Canada Authorizes AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine
The country has no domestic production, and the government has been accused of not acquiring doses quickly enough.
SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing in the US: The Need for Collaboration
A team of cross-country investigators discuss their coordinated tracking of a new variant in the US earlier this year.
Interleukin-6 Receptor Antagonists Improve Outcomes in Severe COVID-19
Multiple observational and ex-vivo laboratory studies have demonstrated that IL-6 is an important cytokine associated with disease severity and mortality.
FDA Eases Temperature Requirements for Pfizer, BioNTech's COVID-19 Vaccine
If approved, the decision could have a significant impact on the mass vaccination programs.
RA Monoclonal Antibody Does Not Meet Primary Endpoint In COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients
In a phase 3 study, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapy, tocilizumab, did not improve clinical status or lower mortality in these patients.
New Pooled Testing Strategies can Better Identify COVID-19
Pooled testing allows multiple samples to be processed at once and help increase testing efficiency.