Tag: CORO
New U.S. Report on COVID-19 Origins Refutes Wuhan Lab Leak Theory
Four agencies believe the virus was transferred from animals to humans, and two agencies believe the virus leaked from a lab
FDA Advisers Say Next Round of COVID-19 Booster Shots Should Target an XBB...
Protection against the original strain of the virus will be dropped from the updated vaccines as it could contribute to lower vaccine efficacy against newer strains.
Hospitalizations Involving Fungal Infections Up During COVID-19
During 2020 to 2021, patients hospitalized with COVID-19-associated fungal infections had higher length of stay, ICU admission, in-hospital mortality
FDA Advisers Meet to Decide Next COVID-19 Booster Shot
In a briefing paper, scientists say redesigned boosters should target at least one variant of the XBB strains
COVID-19 Plus Heart Attack Tied to Higher Mortality and Complications
Furthermore, significant racial disparities seen in acute myocardial outcomes during the pandemic
Outpatient Metformin Treatment Reduces Incidence of Long COVID
Beneficial effect of metformin consistent across subgroups
Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Seems Safe for Young Children
No new safety concerns reported among children aged 6 months to 5 years receiving third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19-Associated Smell, Taste Disturbance Is Declining
Odds ratios for COVID-19-associated smell or taste disturbance significantly reduced, reaching 0.070 during omicron B peak interval
Almost All Blood Donors Had SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies by Third Quarter of 2022
47.7 percent of those ≥16 years had hybrid immunity, with the lowest prevalence seen for adults aged ≥65 years
Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Effective for Outpatient Treatment of COVID-19
Reduces 30-day risk for hospitalization and death, while only death was reduced in association with molnupiravir
