Reducing COVID-19 Transmission With Home-based Testing
A discussion on the pros and cons of frequent, rapid testing in the community.
FDA Issues EUA for First OTC COVID-19 Test
Cue Health's test is over the counter (OTC) and can be utilized at home.
COVID-19 Cytokine Storm is Different From Other Respiratory Infections
Hyper-induction of pro-inflammatory cytokines is one of the key aspects of SARS-CoV-2.
Novel Treatment Shows Promise for Flu and COVID-19
Molecular tools like RNA-activated RNases could be a potential new paradigm for therapeutics.
FDA Issues EUA for Respiratory Infection Testing, SARS-CoV-2
The Luminex test will be able to detect influenza and COVID-19.
Monthly ART for HIV Could be Extended to Every 2 Months
One month after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of monthly rilpivirine/cabotegravir (Cabenuva) for HIV, Janssen has submitted evidence of efficacy with dosing every 2 months.
Genomics Identifies Routes of COVID-19 Transmission in Care Homes
By integrating genomic and temporal data, 409 viral clusters within 292 care homes were identified.
Many Survivors of COVID-19 Will Experience Cognitive Complications
Neurotropic capacities of SARS-CoV-2 makes it a potent factor to cause acute and late neurological effects.
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.