Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine mRNA-1273 Reports 94.5% Efficacy in Early Data
Data show none of the treated volunteers to develop COVID-19 experienced a severe form of the disease, versus 11 given placebo.
Vaccine Race: The Pfizer Vaccine with William Schaffner, MD
The Vanderbilt Professor of Preventive Medicine shares thoughts on the first potential COVID-19 vaccine, at a time of record new daily cases.
Moderna Could Have Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccine Data Soon
The biotechnology has reached it COVID-19 case accrual mark, and announced plans to submit data to an independent review board.
Study: 21% of Discharged COVID-19 Patients Dead, Readmitted after 60 Days
Findings from Michigan show financial, mental health, and cardiopulmonary impacts are prevalent in patients 2 months after hospital care.
What Impact Does Blood Pressure Medication and AFib have on COVID-19?
Blood pressure medication adherence should continue for patients with COVID-19, and atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter can worsen outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
IDSA Rolls Out New Guidelines for HIV Care
HIV care has made leaps and bounds over the past few years. New guidance for primary care physicians addresses these changes and acknowledges the diversity and complexity of individuals with HIV.
Analysis Spots “Significant” Antibiotic Nonsusceptibility Among Neonatal E coli Isolates
Findings highlight the importance of limiting “nondiscriminate broad-spectrum antibiotic exposures.”
Risk of Hospitalization for COVID-19 Among Healthcare Workers and their Households
Large cohort study quantifies risk for hospital admission for COVID-19 among healthcare workers and members of their households.
Measles Deaths Increase Significantly
CDC and WHO Data shows a 50% increase worldwide from 3 years ago.
Offering Clinical Insights into COVID-19 Positive Mothers and Newborns
A study looking at these 2 populations in a hospital setting offers some positive news.
Updated HIV Primary Care Guidelines
The authors also addressed how HIV may interact with the coronavirus.
Brazil Suspends COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
The country halted the Sinovac investigational vaccine due to what was being reported as a serious adverse event.
Cognitive Disorders are a Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19
Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and genetic variations in areas key to viral infection are risk factors for severe COVID-19 a new study suggests.
FDA Grants EUA to Lilly's Antibody Treatment Bamlanivimab for COVID-19
Bamlanivimab should be administered as soon as possible after a positive test, and within 10 days of developing symptoms, Eli Lilly said.
HIV Prevention Investigational Therapy Superior Vs Standard of Care
When administered every two months, cabotegravir is 89% more effective than daily pills in preventing HIV acquisition in women.
San Francisco COVID-19 Tracing Led to 10% Contact Diagnoses
The new research letter also highlights a concerning rate of infection among Latino patients.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Reports 90% Efficacy in Preliminary, Non-Reviewed Data
The company is still awaiting its threshold for total COVID-19 infections in its 44,000-patient assessment. Nonetheless, they believe they have made history.
Data Does Not Show Increased COVID-19 Risk for Rheumatic Children
A new survey shows just 2% of children with rheumatic disease reported COVID-19 positive test results or symptoms through early May.
State Mandates, Contact Tracing Linked to Significant COVID-19 Reduction in Delaware
New findings show subsequent drops in incidence, hospitalizations, and mortalities once the state set stay-at-home orders, mask mandates, and contact tracing.
Final Report of Remdesivir Trial Supports First FDA Approval of Treatment for COVID-19
The final report of remdesivir trial supports its approved treatment for COVID-19 after preliminary findings enabled emergency use authorization.
With Lockdowns in Place in Europe, What Will the US Do?
A similar shutdown seems inevitable, but there may be an alternative.
FDA Authorizes IgG Antibody Test for SARS-CoV-2
The test simultaneously recognizes the S1 and S2 subunits of the virus' spike protein in one sample, providing better sensitivity.
SARS-CoV-2 Spike Proteins Disrupt Blood-Brain Barrier
Neurological symptoms of COVID-19 ranging from dizziness to microclots could be the result of destabilization of the blood-brain barrier caused by virus spike proteins circulating in the blood.
COVID-19: What Do The Next Six Months Hold?
The country moves into a difficult phase of the pandemic as fall slides into winter with no national mandates and no vaccine.
COVID-19 Coalition: US Not Containing Pandemic as Well as Other Nations
In a survey, a panel of experts sees the American response as problematic and weighs in on universal masking.
Investigational Antifungal Tolerated in Patients with Renal Insufficiency
Phase 2 trial demonstrates novel investigational antifungal Fosmanogepix is tolerated and efficacious in patients with renal Insufficiency.
Can Self-Reporting and Wearable Sensor Data Provide COVID-19 Symptoms?
Addressing ART Adherence in Hispanic/Latino Men Living with HIV
Investigators found these populations are younger and are living at or below poverty were at lower adherence to ART.
“Conflicting Information” on COVID-19 Affects Public Response
Disagreement among health officials, politicians, and the media leads to inconsistent levels of compliance with guidelines.
Monoclonal Antibody Successful in Clearing Viral Load for Mild COVID-19 Patients
LY-CoV555 was derived from a patient with COVID-19 and developed by Eli Lilly.