In Break From Trump Administration, Biden will Release all Available Vaccine Doses
A group of governors penned a letter to Health and Human Services pressing the government to distribute reserved doses.
Researchers: “Cultural Values,” Not Female Leaders, Shape Effective COVID-19 Response
Findings run counter to positive media coverage of Merkel, Ardern, and others.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Efficacy Versus New Variants
In vitro data suggest the more transmissible mutations of the virus are nonetheless prevented by the mRNA vaccine.
SARS-CoV-2 Immunity Could Last Over 8 Months
Immune memory against the virus is also potential good news for vaccine developers.
Using Geographic Monitoring for Early COVID-19 Cluster Detection
GeoMEDD enhances investigation in near real-time and in the context of health system operations to a dynamic situation.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Anaphylaxis Report Released by CDC
The federal agency announces that of nearly 2 million vaccinations, only 21 total cases of severe reactions took place.
Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine Demonstrates Efficacy
Chinese company’s investigational vaccine reported to be 78% effective.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized by European Commission
European Medicines Agency exercises its option for increasing the confirmed order commitment by 80 million doses, bringing total to 160 million.
Increased Risk of COVID-19 Symptoms Associated with Smoking
Tobacco smokers are at a significant risk for both viral and bacterial infections of the respiratory system.
Why You Shouldn’t be Worried About the COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process
Discussing how the approval process was different for COVID-19 vaccines and why it was safe.
Convalescent Plasma Reduces Progression of COVID-19 in Older Patients
This therapy showed a 48% reduction in severe respiratory disease.
Technology Aids in COVID-19 Vaccine Immunity Monitoring
Prior to public vaccination, a rapid and accurate COVID-19 antibody test will help determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies.
Review Shows More Data That COVID-19 Impacts the Brain
The Alzheimer's Association is funding the work of a consortium of experts from more than 30 countries.
Allergic History Doesn’t Necessarily Preclude Vaccination Against COVID-19
Allergists offer risk stratification approach to avoid rare allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccines
Celebrating 30 Years: The Past, Present, and Future of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP)
Introducing “Bench to Bedside With SIDP,” a new column covering everything from antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics to mentorship, preceptorship, and more.
How Pharmaceutical Innovation Is Saving the World
The US and the world must appreciate the role of the pharmaceutical industry—the investigators, physicians and business leaders—who are rescuing the world from COVID-19. It’s the medical breakthrough of our lifetime.
New Guidance is a Primary Care Resource for People with HIV
While social determinants, stigma about the virus, and continuum of care issues remain challenges to many people with HIV, The IDSA is looking to address these issues with its new guidance.
US Nearing 350,000 Daily COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
In the first week of 2021, the US is currently leading all countries in total vaccine administrations, despite state-level distribution setbacks.
Severe COVID-19 Cases Repaired With UC-MSC Transfusion
The findings have important implications for studies in other diseases such as Type 1 diabetes.
COVID-19’s Impact on Children With Disabilities and Caregivers
Early data reported a disproportionate impact of death rates and infection rates in Black, Native American, and Latinx communities.
Rhesus Macaques, Baboons and Marmosets as Models for SARS-CoV-2 Virus in Humans
Observing infections in non-human primates can help to expedite therapeutics and vaccines for COVID-19.
What Are Long-Term Pediatric COVID-19 Implications?
A discussion around the relatively shocking effect of the virus on infants, and what's needed in long-term assessment of the patient group.
What More COVID-19 Testing Can Do for 2021
From vaccine studies to reopening institutions, pooled testing may be a hugely beneficial tool.
Innovative Clinical Solutions and Investigational Therapy Has Exciting Possibilities in HIV Prevention and Care
The FDA’s breakthrough designation of cabotegravir along with adaptive strategies being deployed are the biggest stories in HIV prevention this year.
Weighing the Benefits of 2-ART Vs 3-ART Combinations
A principal investigator studying dolutegravir/lamivudine discusses its efficacy and potential treatment benefits.
Explaining Severe Virus Attacks on the Lungs
Information gained has potential to contribute to future treatments for COVID-19 and other diseases
Brains of COVID-19 Patients Show Damage & Inflammation but No Infection
The virus may have been cleared by the time of death or viral copy numbers were below the level of detection.
COVID-19 Recoverees Show Sustained Cellular Immune Dysregulation
Investigative studies looking at underlying immune characteristics are needed to understand disease pathogenesis.
Virtual Screening Identifies Therapy that Inhibits Covid-19
Investigators developed a hybrid protocol to search for potential drug candidates against the replication of SARS-CoV-2.
WHO Shares Update, Guidance on New SARS-CoV-2 Variants
The global health agency provided current insights and advisories into 4 different variants observed during COVID-19 this year.