FDA Authorizes First Emergency COVID-19 Antigen Test
The opening of this new category of coronavirus testing makes antigen the third type authorized by the FDA, following polymerase chain reaction and serological tests.
Medical Editors Urge Cautious Interpretation of COVID-19 Clinical Trials
Medical journal editors call for managed expectations for the numerous clinical trials that will soon release results on potential COVID-19 treatments.
Overfarming Might Increase Risk for Epidemics
The bacterial pathogen Campylobacter jejuni has developed chicken and cattle specific strains since the rise of 20th century livestock farming.
Recap: The 5 COVID-19 Related FDA Authorizations So Far in May 2020
Here is a look at some of the US FDA authorizations in the month of May so far.
Novel Malaria Vaccine Candidate Triggers Pathogen to Self-Destruct
Investigators detailed a promising new approach to fighting malaria with an antibody that targets a specific malaria protein, triggering the pathogen to self-destruct.
Lactated Ringer Injection Recalled Due to Metal Particulate Contamination
We’ve compiled a list of recalls issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) from this past week:
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for May 8, 2020
A quick video summary of today's COVID-19 headlines.
Hydroxychloroquine Does Not Influence COVID-19 Intubation, Death
An assessment of 1300 hospitalized patients in New York shows the rheumatic drug is neither beneficial nor harmful to reducing mortality from coronavirus.
FDA Authorizes At-Home Sample Collection for COVID-19 Testing
The device, which uses a sample collected from the patient’s nose with a nasal swab and saline, will allow patients to collect their own sample and return it to a Rutgers laboratory in a sealed package for testing.
Two Nose Cells Most Likely Entry Points for COVID-19
Investigators have pinpointed two types of cells in the lining of the nose that they say are the most likely entry points for SARS-CoV-2.
Examining the Impact of HIV Drug Costs on Medicare Patients
Sky-high HIV drugs costs are a significant barrier to adherence and our goal of eradicating the virus.
Planning Underway for Phase 2 Trial of COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine
Moderna hopes to initiate phase 2 and late stage studies of its vaccine candidate, mRNA-1273, against COVID-19.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for May 7, 2020
A quick summary of our daily COVID-19 coverage.
Spouses, Adults Most Likely to Get COVID-19 Infection from Household Member
People who live in the same household as people who tested positive for COVID-19 had a 17% chance of becoming infected themselves, a new study found.
FDA Authorizes First CRIPSR Test Kit for COVID-19
The hourlong test programs a CRISPR molecule to detect specific signature for SARS-CoV-2 in a series of differing test samples.
Fewer, Functionally Exhausted T Cells Observed in Severe COVID-19
Reduced T cell count in patients with coronavirus could be as important an indicator for urgent intervention as reduced respiratory function.
AI Could Play Key Role in Sorting through COVID-19 Research
A new study argues artificial intelligence will be a key tool in helping to evaluate the new barrage of new scientific research.
IDSA Releases New Guidelines for COVID-19 Diagnosis
The 15 diagnostic guidelines weigh the currently accepted definition of coronavirus, and consider the prevalence of regional cases in at-risk patients.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for May 6, 2020
Managing editor Kevin Kunzmann provides a summary of our daily COVID-19 coverage.
Comparing Sensitivities: RT-PCR Versus Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Test
It is known that the type of respiratory specimen, sampling environmental factors, and time from symptom onset impact the sensitivity of rapid influenza diagnostic tests.
Anticoagulants Linked to Improved COVID-19 Survival Rate
New data from a New York City-based hospital shows patients on blood thinners had a lower mortality risk due to COVID-19.
Study Finds Variability in Cefiderocol Pharmacokinetics
Investigators say they consider cefiderocol a candidate for therapeutic drug monitoring.
RESTORE-IMI 2: Imipenem/Cilastatin Relebactam Non-inferior to Piperacillin/Tazobactam for HABP/VABP
The data were released as part of the now-cancelled European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
Public Health Policy Can Augment Threat Posed by Infectious Diseases: Public Health Watch
Findings of BMC Public Health analysis suggest cost-cutting measures may delay diagnosis and treatment.
New Study Suggests COVID-19 Was Spreading in France in December
Until this week, French public health officials had believed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had arrived in the country in January. A new study suggests it happened at least a month earlier.
Q&A: Assessing RBX2660 for Recurrent C difficile
An interview with the Rebiotix founder on the microbiota-based therapy and the newest preliminary pivotal phase 3 findings.
Survey: Healthcare Worker PPE Causing Serious Skin Damage
Device-related pressure injuries, moisture-associated skin damage, and skin tears were all common among Chinese clinicians treating the coronavirus.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for May 5, 2020
A daily summary of our COVID-19 coverage.
Pfizer, BioNTech Begin Dosing US Adults with COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Candidates
A quartet of candidates will be simultaneously assessed in younger and older healthy adult patient groups in the phase 1/2 trials.
Brazilian Study Assesses Developmental Delays in Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome
As children born in 2015-2016 with congenital Zika syndrome age, investigators are gradually able to assess neurodevelopmental outcomes.