Scientists find new treatment option for COVID-19
In a new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, researchers found an effective treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients.
They examined the...
COVID-19: Where do we go from here?
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed their guidelines for mask wearing a few weeks ago, loosening their recommendations for areas with low to...
People with cancer do benefit from COVID-19 vaccination
Cancer patients who have compromised immune systems due to their disease or therapy remain at high risk for COVID-19 infection.
It is why this population...
Meet the man who spent 75 days in the hospital with COVID-19
In April 2020, 26-year-old Andrew Ackerman couldn't seem to kick a bad sinus infection. Providers at an urgent care told him he just needed...
New COVID-19 vaccine could produce robust antibodies
In a new study from the City of Hope, researchers found a COVID-19 investigational vaccine produced a robust neutralizing antibody and T cell response...
These drugs work well against BA.2 Omicron variant
In a new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, researchers found the antiviral therapies remdesivir, molnupiravir, and the active ingredient in Pfizer's Paxlovid pill...
New air filters could rapidly kill COVID-19 and other viruses
In a new study from the University of Birmingham, researchers have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters which can in seconds kill bacteria,...
Continued dexamethasone may not improve COVID-19 outcomes
In a new study from Kaiser Permanente, researchers found in people hospitalized with COVID-19, continuing treatment with dexamethasone at discharge could not reduce 14-day...
Animal noses inspire new mask, air filter designs
Masks that protect against coronavirus can feel like a nuisance, especially while exercising.
A new 3D-printable mask design, inspired by animal noses, promises easy breathing...
Third COVID vaccine dose critical for preventing omicron, study finds
mRNA vaccines are highly effective in preventing COVID-19 associated hospital admissions related to the alpha, delta, and omicron variants.
In a new study, researchers found...