COVID-19

As the BA.4/BA.5 Omicron subvariants spread, researchers continue to develop COVID-19 therapies and approaches for preventing or treating the disease. For that and more, continue reading.
FDA
The FDA granted Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine Emergency Use Authorization after a lengthy and obstacle-riddled journey. It is authorized as a two-dose primary series for adults 18 years and older.
Aviv Clinics reported data from a study that suggests hyperbaric oxygen therapy may alleviate long COVID symptoms, particularly those associated with cognition.
An NIH-sponsored trial assessing a combination of Humanigen’s lenzilumab and Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir in hospitalized COVID-19 patients failed to achieve the primary endpoint.
Scientists found that SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in the plasma could be a hallmark of long COVID, suggesting that the virus can linger in the body who suffer from prolonged symptoms.
With COVID-19 vaccination rates dropping, millions of doses are going to waste. Meanwhile, outdoors isn’t sure-fire protection but long-term intermittent fasters may be spared severe disease.
FDA
The granting of the EUA comes with certain limitations, as the prescribing pharmacist must refer patients for clinical assessment with a physician.
Veru Inc. has announced the publication of positive Phase III results from its COVID-19 antiviral therapeutics that could lead to potential Emergency Use Authorization.
Findings from a study support the claim that the risk of developing a serious issue, such as respiratory or cardiac issues, is much more probable in the first 30 days following infection from COVID-19.
CureVac has filed a lawsuit against BioNTech and two of its subsidiaries for allegedly infringing on its intellectual property rights over mRNA technology used in the COVID-19 vaccine.
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