Risk for breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection lower with mRNA-1273
Feb 02, 2022
The risk for breakthrough infection and of 60-day hospitalization was significantly lower for mRNA-1273 (Moderna) versus BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) vaccination.
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies identified before cases recognized in U.S.
Jun 15, 2021
Nine seropositive blood specimens were ID’d from Jan. 2 to March 19, 2020; seven were prior to first confirmed cases in five states.
Whole-fruit intake may reduce risk for Type 2 diabetes
Jun 08, 2021
Total fruit intake is inversely associated with serum insulin and HOMA2 of ß-cell function
Ten-year mortality, recurrence rates decreasing after acute MI
May 04, 2022
Mortality and recurrence risks were lower for patients hospitalized in 2007 to 2009 versus those hospitalized in 1995 to 1997.
BNT162b2 protects against COVID-19 hospitalization for up to six months
Oct 06, 2021
The effectiveness of full vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infections caused by the delta variant or other variants wanes more quickly. The BNT162b2 vaccine also is known as the Pfizer-BioNTech or Comirnaty...
Biden outlines measures to fight omicron, pleads with Americans to get vaccinated
Dec 21, 2021
Included in the battle plan announced Tuesday are measures to distribute 500 million free rapid COVID-19 tests to the public.
FDA panel supports rollout of tweaked booster shots from Moderna, Pfizer this fall
Jun 29, 2022
The advisory panel approval speeds the process by which FDA regulators will push for updated booster formulations.
Overweight tied to more respiratory symptoms in milder COVID-19
Oct 26, 2021
In a cohort of mostly outpatients with COVID-19, those with overweight or obesity had more symptoms, especially cough and shortness of breath.
Protection against SARS-CoV-2 wanes months after BNT162b2 vaccination
Oct 08, 2021
Declines were seen in humoral responses and effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection within several months after the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, also known as Comirnaty.
AI plus wearable sensor may detect presymptomatic COVID-19
Jun 23, 2022
AI algorithm interpreting data from a wearable sensor bracelet that monitors changes in physiologic parameters might allow early detection.