COVID-19

In their exploration of 2 separate respiratory virus seasons, researchers examined the severity of illness for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

Researchers compared simultaneous and sequential administration of the mRNA COVID-19 and inactivated influenza vaccines.

A study found that of 110 patients with long COVID, over half reported decreased QOL due to pain, discomfort, anxiety, or depression.

Using the DASH Rapid PCR System, providers can yield test results in under 1 minute of hands-on time.

Researchers explored ideas of simplifying the vaccination process to yield higher rates of adult immunization, similar to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Authors concluded that that the benefit of the vaccine in preventing long COVID is due mainly to the fact it mitigates the risk of infection.

The effectiveness of remdesivir was consistent among patients who received any form of supplemental oxygen and across all age groups in the study.

The MOVe-NOW study will assess the investigational oral antiviral using a different formulation than what is currently approved under an emergency use authorization.

The higher burden of neurological symptoms among younger and middle-aged adults translated to worse subjective quality of life, according to a recent study.

A recent study showed that cognitive behavioral therapy could help reduce fatigue and improve concentration with moderate certainty.

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Individuals who received tailored text message reminders about receiving a COVID-19 booster vaccine were more likely to get it.

Public health and infectious disease experts offered their perspectives on the 2024 US bird flu outbreak and its potential of becoming a greater public health crisis.

“[O]ur data do not support the hypothesis that early COVID resulted in more significant structural or electrical cardiac remodeling that would increase the likelihood of atrial fibrillation progression,” the authors said.

Investigators said there is an imperative to optimize medication utilization and explore the consequences of medication burden on treatment outcomes in patients with long COVID.

Researchers analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer living in England.

Research has found that children and young adults with overweight or obesity may be at a significantly increased risk of developing long COVID.

A new study found that individuals who received a COVID-19 vaccine more recently were less likely to develop long COVID.

A recent study found that losing a family member or a friend to COVID-19 within the past year led to higher levels of vaccine acceptance.

Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the importance of COVID-19 and influenza vaccination.

Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, discussed declining influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates and how it has created a looming threat for public health officials.

Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, discussed the importance of annual vaccination and overall health awareness and literacy during the winter flu season.

The first of a 2-part presentation focused on vaccines for COVID-19, flu, RSV, and pneumococcal disease.

A study found that children aged 6 months or younger who are not eligible for vaccination were at the highest risk for hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2.

Posters presented at IDWeek 2024 provided new insights into the impact of COVID-19 infection and vaccination on women’s health.

Researchers explored the efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for the 2023-2024 period and its efficacy in improving various patient outcomes.

Dozens of presentations at IDWeek 2024 focused on available immunizations, such as those for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and flu.

A study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology found the risk of major adverse cardiac events was higher in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Additional research is needed to determine if the therapy can help with cognitive symptoms of post–COVID-19 condition.