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A bamlanivimab study showed a 72% reduction in the incidence of COVID-19 and an 80% reduction of progression in the virus in residents in assisted living facilities and nursing staff.

While at the earliest stages of potential development, long-acting/extended release (LA/ER) formulations for treatment and prevention of TB could be something to be studied in the future.

During the pandemic, reduced HIV testing led to concerns about getting people diagnosed and on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and achieving viral suppression (VS).

ViiV Healthcare’s investigational therapy, GSK’254, demonstrated antiviral activity, safety, and tolerability in its phase 2a proof-of-concept findings.

With the highest HIV incidence rate in this part of the country, the need to get people from diagnosis to timely antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains an urgent need.

Merck has developed its investigational islatravir subdermal implant for prevention of HIV infection, and it is going to be studied for a long-term delivery of up to 1 year.

How observed changes in SARS-CoV-2 lineage have warranted heightened priority, and why sequencing deserves better resourcing beyond the pandemic.

A team of cross-country investigators discuss their coordinated tracking of a new variant in the US earlier this year.

A talk on optimistic, but pragmatic hopes for HIV cure and vaccine research, led by federal-level experts.

Attention to the endemic virus has lessened over years, and screening and prevention access remains limited among the most at-risk groups.

A John Hopkins expert and major study leader details the evolving epidemiology of the virus.

CalciMedica has developed Auxora, a calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channel inhibitor, and it has shown it can reduce the levels of D-dimer, a key biomarker associated with COVID-19 mortality.

A video breakdown of the past week's developments and news in leading vaccine candidates.

Current trial evidence is severely lacking for the at-risk group, but does clinical history suggest safety?

An interview on new survey data suggesting a majority of fertility and pregnant patients are not interested in the currently available vaccines.

The ability to monitor, mitigate, and prevent new variant spread could influence the odds of majority immunity.

More transmissible variants are emerging quickly. An expert explains why it's expected, but concerning.

Athersys has developed its MultiStem cell therapy for COVID-19 Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Athersys CEO Gil Van Bokkelen, PhD, and CFO Ivor Macleod, recently spoke to Contagion providing background on the company and their MultiStem therapy.

In consideration of the idea that the pandemic may lead to greater knowledge and adoption of preventive health measures.

Perspective on the ongoing independent safety reviews for one of the more promising vaccine candidates.

Within NIH is the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) and they will oversee the grant awards. Christopher Austin, MD, director, NCATS, discusses the specifics of the 2 trials being expanded.

Fauci also shares suggestions for college campus to mitigate community-based spread while classes continue.

A discussion with an expert on the particularities of the vaccines, which vary in temperature climate requirements and dosages.

Why the AstraZeneca & Oxford University trial's pause due to an adverse event was a sign to Fauci the vaccine monitoring systems are working.

Aethlon Medical is developing its proprietary Hemopurifier, which is a therapeutic device designed for the single use depletion of circulating viruses.

Brad Spellberg, MD, emphasizes his belief the Affordable Care Act needs to be retained so as long as the pandemic persists.

Principal investigator Richard Becker, MD, director of the University of Cincinnati Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute discusses the phase 2 clinical trial for razuprotafib.

The country is split on certain strategies and a potential vaccine. Here's why the message needs to go from national to regional.

Brad Spellberg, MD, describes the inconsistent, impersonal messaging given to the public as cases begin to rise again.

Dr. Rodney E. Rohde, clinical laboratory scientist, discusses campus reopening as well as his work on rabies eradication.