Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
10/24/2024
Anthony Calabro, MA
In this respiratory disease roundup, researchers report on the efficacy of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for treating Long COVID, the CDC updates recommendations on “triple threat” vaccines for respiratory virus...
10/24/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/16/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
In a cohort study, researchers observed a significant decrease in incident reinfection among patients with Hepatitis C who received increased follow-up after achieving sustained virologic response.
10/16/2024
COVID-19 Roundup
COVID-19 Roundup
05/21/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Anthony Calabro, MA
In this COVID-19 roundup, the CDC reports a record low number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, metformin reduces the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 Viral load and rebound, remdesivir reduces mortality in older...
05/21/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/26/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices released its updated annual immunization schedule for 2024 that includes new sections on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and the mpox (monkeypox) and...
03/26/2024
COVID-19 Roundup
COVID-19 Roundup
03/15/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the latest and final COVID-19 treatment guidelines by the NIH, the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in preventing pediatric long COVID, the spring 2024...
03/15/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/15/2024
Anthony Calabro, MA
The CDC reported more than 200,000 cases of syphilis in 2022, a 17% increase compared with the previous year. In response, the CDC provided new recommendations for testing syphilis in the laboratory.
02/15/2024
COVID-19 Roundup
COVID-19 Roundup
01/17/2024
Jessica Ganga
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s guidance for the correct Moderna vaccine dosage for pediatric patients, COVID-19 outcomes for patients with hypertension and diabetes, and the risk of...
01/17/2024
Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
12/26/2023
Jessica Ganga
Researchers studied the risk and prevalence of individuals developing varicella-zoster reactivation after receiving mRNA COVID-19 vaccination compared with receiving influenza vaccination. Their findings...
12/26/2023
COVID-19 roundup
COVID-19 roundup
11/20/2023
Jessica Ganga
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage on the outcomes associated with two omicron subvariant treatments, FDA’s authorization of Novavax vaccine, the NIH Treatment Guidelines Panel’s recommendation of...
11/20/2023
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
07/26/2023
Jessica Ganga
Following two trials, the FDA has approved the first treatment for molluscum contagiosum.
07/26/2023