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Authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine in the US appears imminent, bringing with it a host of concerns including the speed of development, inclusivity of clinical trials, safety of mRNA technology, and how to raise levels of trust in vulnerable populations.

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) was associated with poorer outcomes, including a higher risk of mortality, among patients with chronic pancreatitis, an evaluation of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database found.

WHO has recently recommended using assessment for monitoring of clinical deterioration in patients with COVID-19.

Previous studies with influenza in animals demonstrated antiviral efficacy was not species restricted.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals is developing a horsepox virus vector vaccine based on a historic platform which was first used for smallpox, and applying it to the world’s most recent virus.

Physicians are beginning to find key patterns which will aid public health in the future.

Genetic sequencing can help assess how patient gut flora compares to donor both before and after FMT, study finds.

Experts call for wide roll-out across West and Central Africa.

While the antibodies declined slightly at 3 months, all participants showed elevated levels.

Initial high hopes for third vaccine available to the public, in addition to Pfizer and Moderna’s versions, are tempered as further data is sought.

Group is first to demonstrate the activation of inflammasome in response to infection by SARS-CoV-2.

COVID-19 is a dynamic disease which evolves as it disrupts host programs and rewires modules.

The agency adds 2 options lowering the number of days to isolate.

The research has helped almost 100 patients so far at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met yesterday and decided that healthcare workers and residents in long-term care facilities will be prioritized as the first people eligible for the impending COVID-19 vaccines.

Can chemical compounds found in certain foods aid in the fight against COVID-19?

LabCorp, an early adopter with extensive geographic reach, will be the first lab offering the test in the United States.

The companies are ready to ship doses immediately.

Mady Hornig, MA, MD, discusses the mental and emotional aspects of dealing with a diagnosis and the evolution of how people are processing the virus many months later after it started.

A team at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health is partnering with a chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) organization to study COVID-19 and CFS.

Recent study may have implications for social and public health policies

Olfactory dysfunction is a critical loss of information that is important for responding to our environment.

Researchers produce the first-ever electron microscopy images of intact coronavirus particles within olfactory mucosa.

A team at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health is looking at the long term of effects in some patients who are suffering from this phenomenon.

New study may help contribute to COVID-19 research.

Patients with pervasive conditions are found to be more at risk for a severe case of COVID-19.

Mady Hornig, MA, MD, shares her experiences of having lingering effects as part of a phenomenon where some people suffer from the virus over many months.

A look at the logistical questions which remain with the two leading candidates.