New UVC tech wipes out viruses but not people, new research shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 05, 2024
A new light-based sterilization system has shown promise for destroying airborne viruses without requiring an empty room, research shows.
WHO monitoring highly mutated new strain of COVID-19, now spotted in Michigan
Aug 18, 2023
Four known cases of the variant, dubbed BA.2.86, have so far been identified worldwide, including the case in Michigan.
First lady Jill Biden has COVID-19
Aug 16, 2022
The first lady has received two vaccines plus two boosters, and so far, her symptoms are mild.
Post-pandemic telehealth funding now focused on specific ‘mega-deals,’ data shows
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 14, 2023
Investment in digital health technology has shifted since the pandemic, from broad funding to a focus on specific opportunities, according to new market analyses.
Most long COVID resolves within one year for mild infections
Jan 13, 2023
Further, vaccinated people were at lower risk of long-term breathing difficulties than unvaccinated individuals.
Number of registered nurses rebounds following pandemic decline
Feb 22, 2024
Projections for the registered nurse workforce in 2035 are close to prepandemic forecasts.
COVID-19 boosters could save 90,000 lives this winter
Oct 06, 2022
Updated booster doses also could prevent more than 936,000 hospitalizations and save $56 billion in six months.
CDC: Flu has started early and with a punch
Nov 21, 2022
The United States already has seen 38,000 hospitalizations for flu; hospitals also are treating high numbers of patients with RSV and COVID-19.
Nearly half of US COVID-19 cases now caused by JN.1 variant
Dec 28, 2023
The speed at which the JN.1 variant has spread this month suggests that it may spread more easily and be better at evading the immune system.
New Pfizer booster shot shows protection against emerging omicron variants
Nov 18, 2022
In early data, the new Pfizer COVID-19 boosters marshal antibodies against newer omicron variants.