Risk for Guillain-Barré syndrome up after Ad.26.COV2.S vaccination
Apr 26, 2022
An adjusted rate ratio of 20.56 was found in a head-to-head comparison of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
FDA panel recommends approval of Johnson & Johnson booster shot
Oct 15, 2021
The booster shot is recommended for anyone 18 years and older, to be given at least two months after the first dose.
Oral probenecid cuts time to viral clearance in COVID-19
Aug 01, 2023
The median time to viral clearance was significantly shorter for 500 and 1,000 mg probenecid versus placebo.
CDC signs off on Moderna, J&J boosters, backs mix ‘n’ match shots
Oct 22, 2021
The agency plans to release guidance early next week about who might benefit from choosing one booster over another.
FDA approval of new COVID-19 boosters could come by Friday
Sep 07, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
FDA OKs marketing of new test to help diagnose Alzheimer disease
May 06, 2022
The test is indicated for patients 55 years and older who present with cognitive impairment and are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
New drug for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise in phase 3 trial
Sep 28, 2022
Lecanemab is a monoclonal antibody drug designed to target and help remove Alzheimer’s-associated amyloid plaques in the brain.
NIH investigating COVID-19 experiments conducted at Boston University
Oct 19, 2022
The US National Institutes of Health is investigating COVID-19 experiments at Boston University that have sparked a media firestorm, with some news outlets alleging that scientists created a “killer”...
CDC panel gives support to new COVID-19 booster shots
Sep 13, 2023
The new booster targets the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which is similar to the dominant variant now circulating.
Medicare now covers COVID-19 tests bought at drug stores
Apr 05, 2022
Now the 59 million Americans covered by Medicare Part B can get up to eight free, at-home tests each month.