Coronavirus

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.

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.

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgent need for global pandemic preparedness. The World Health Organization (WHO) is leading efforts to establish a global treaty to address future pandemics, with findings expected in 2025. Central to this preparedness is immunomics, a field leveraging advanced genomics technologies to study the immune system at unprecedented levels of detail.

Review finds Long COVID patients experience executive function impairments impacting tasks like shifting, inhibition, and working memory, affecting daily activities.

Between those infected and uninfected with COVID-19, investigators observed no differences in symptom trajectories, assessed through SymptoMScreen.

Invivyd announced its product, pemivibart (Pemgarda), has continued to show consistent neutralization for almost 3 years, with no meaningful change to activity.

The continuation of misinformation and disinformation being disseminated in the public is causing more public health communication issues as mistruths associate the vaccines with cancer.

A survey of this population showed that over a 2 and ½ year period, there was a decrease in post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). However, 1% of respondents said they are still dealing with restrictions in their lives.

A case series of 13 patients suggests that extended courses of Paxlovid could benefit some Long COVID patients, but the results are inconsistent.

Recent study highlights Paxlovid’s ability to reduce hospitalizations and mortality in high-risk populations, but underscores the need for personalized treatment.

Charlotte Allerton explains how ibuzatrelvir, a second-generation treatment, could reduce drug interactions and taste disturbances compared to PAXLOVID, offering a simplified approach for high-risk patients.

6.4% of US adults experience Long COVID, with 19.8% reporting significant activity limitations, while the updated RECOVER study refines the classification index.

Navigating the long road of Long COVID involves more than recovering from an infection; it requires specialized, multifaceted care to address ongoing and often invisible neurological symptoms.

The 2 companies will examine molnupiravir (Lagevrio) using a different formulation that is not approved in any country globally.

New research using advanced MRI techniques explores how impaired pulmonary gas exchange may contribute to cognitive impairments in Long COVID patients, offering insights for potential treatment strategies.

New therapeutics offer some hope in this emerging market.

Despite advances in understanding and treating Long COVID, many questions about its mechanisms, susceptibility, and varied recovery patterns remain unresolved, underscoring the need for continued research.

Clinicians discussed the complexities of diagnosing Long COVID, emphasizing the need for improved biomarkers and diagnostic technologies to better serve affected patients.

The CANOPY Phase 3 clinical trial demonstrated a reduced risk of symptomatic COVID-19, including a 64% reduction during the off-drug follow-up period.

Shionogi’s ensitrelvir demonstrated reduction of symptoms in phase 3 trial.

Important vaccine updates, including a second COVID-19 vaccine dose for adults 65 and older and immunocompromised individuals, a pneumococcal vaccine for adults aged 50 and older, and more.

Nigel McCracken, PhD, presents a diagnostic test to identify early T cell dysfunction in syndromes like Long COVID and ME/CFS, aiming to improve treatment strategies before symptoms escalate.

John McLaughlin, PhD, examines high-risk individuals with prior SARS-CoV-2 immunity and presents that Paxlovid reduces the risk of hospitalization, death, and severe symptoms, highlighting its ongoing value for high-risk patients in a post-peak pandemic landscape.

A NIH-funded study focused on analyzing the Wuhan strain in unvaccinated patients with COVID-19. Results showed those with certain blood types seemed to fare worse significantly increasing their risk for cardiovascular events and mortality.

Despite evidence of their effectiveness in reducing hospitalization and mortality rates, many older individuals remain untreated, with recent studies highlighting significant disparities in treatment access and adherence.

People can now take the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test in their homes without a prescription.

Part 2 with James F Cummings, MD, as he discusses the need for a stronger response to emerging variants, the importance of protecting high-risk populations, and the potential to reduce vaccine hesitancy through easier administration.