Coronavirus / COVID

Study of 400,000 pediatric records shows vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing Long COVID during Delta and Omicron waves.

A large study showed these SARS-CoV-2 positive groups were more prone to myocarditis, heart failure, arrhythmias, and chest pain—regardless of prior cardiovascular history or presence of congenital heart disease (CHD).

A new phase 2 trial raises questions about nirmatrelvir-ritonavir’s broader efficacy, as other studies highlight its effectiveness in reducing mortality among immunocompromised COVID-19 patients.

One hospital related the evolution of resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in its ICU to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a new study, Marc Ka-Chun Chong, PhD discusses the antiviral's impact on survival and hospitalization outcomes.

This is the first in a series on the 5 year anniversary of the pandemic. We want to cover a variety of aspects around it, including lessons learned such as testing, vaccine development, and public health policy as well as some ongoing challenges that remain including vaccine hesitancy and an increase in antimicrobial resistant infections.

Shionogi’s investigational antiviral is the first COVID-19 oral therapy that has shown this distinction.

Sarita Shah, MD, MPH, reveals a decline in timely ART initiation from 86.5% in 2019 to 83.9% in 2020, with viral suppression rates dropping from 91.1% to 84.7%, before showing signs of recovery by 2021.

Katherine L Kahn, MD, discusses the impact of restricted access to Paxlovid on hospitalization and mortality rates in a highly vaccinated population.

Pemivibart (Pemgarda) demonstrated activity against the LP81 variant.

Approved vaccines for chikungunya, meningococcal disease, updates on HIV prevention, key regulatory decisions, and more.

The interim results demonstrated a slightly better vaccine effectiveness in individuals who are immunocompetent vs immunocompromised individuals.

The most recent CDC report accounts for 33 million flu illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths this flu season, with Influenza A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) as the primary strains.

The company announced its monoclonal antibody, pemivibart (Pemgarda), was denied the emergency use authorization (EUA) for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 for immunocompromised persons.

Chinese researchers say this newly discovered virus can be transmitted to humans much the way COVID-19 did.

Andrew Engeli explains Ginkgo's role in the €24 million EU-Funded RANGER project for emerging infectious disease surveillance and response.

In a novel, natural experiment associated with age and the antiviral, investigators were able to see the effects of the therapy in a group of adults considered to be more at risk for hospitalization and death.

InflaRx CEO Niels Riedemann, MD, offers insights on his company’s monoclonal antibody, which demonstrated a nearly 24% reduction in 28 day all-cause mortality.

Emily Ricotta, PhD, MSc outlines the importance of involving affected populations and refining data collection methods to improve early decision-making during epidemics

Emily Ricotta, PhD, MSc, discusses how observational studies shape early decisions and address challenges in infectious disease outbreaks

Su H Wang, MD, FACP, MPH discusses combating vaccine misinformation, preventing outbreaks, and highlighting global health interconnectedness

Su H Wang, MD, FACP, MPH, cautions that the US withdrawal from the WHO and cuts to critical health programs may reverse progress in global health, with vulnerable populations being particularly at risk.

Kei Sato, PhD, provides insights into the factors driving the spread and immune resistance of the LP.8.1 SARS-CoV-2 variant across different countries.

Robert Walker, MD discussed the company's application for full licensure and the importance of vaccination.

The latest Phase 2/3 trial results show NVX-CoV2601 outperforms its predecessor, offering protection against emerging COVID-19 strains.

Robert Allen, MD, on variant monitoring, antibody development, and the company's long-term approach to patient care.

Robert Allen, PhD, discusses how Pemgarda’s stability in targeting the spike protein's receptor-binding domain offers crucial protection, including immunocompromised individuals.

Prashant Kumar’s study on indoor air quality aboard cruise ships highlights the critical role of ventilation and masking in reducing infection risks.

James F Cummings, MD discusses phase 2b trial Phase 2b trial expansion focusing on safety, efficacy, and immune response for Vaxart’s investigational oral vaccine.

In the third installment of our series on preparedness, Gavin Harris, MD, discusses the principles and challenges of biorisk management, focusing on infectious disease threats and containment strategies.