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COVID-19 long-term sequelae and complications
Long COVID, sometimes referred to as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, is still highly prevalent despite improved acute treatments, the emergence of newer variants, and wider vaccination coverage, says an expert at ECCMID 2023.
Molnupiravir cuts hospitalization, death in COVID-19 patients at high risk of progression
An emulation of a randomized target trial suggests that molnupiravir may reduce hospital admission or death in adults who have tested positive for COVID-19 during the predominance of Omicron who were at high risk of progression to severe disease.
How well did radiographers manage during the COVID-19 outbreak?
In Singapore, diagnostic radiographers were able to cope with the high demands of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of provision of information, supplies, and physical equipment, a survey shows. However, they were less prepared to manage human factors, such as mental health and staff morale.
MUC5B minor allele tied to older age, better survival in IPF
In patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) aged >56 years, carrying the MUC5B minor allele translates to improved median transplant-free survival at 16 months, results of a retrospective study in Europe have shown.
Bivalent mRNA-1273.214 booster offers superior immunogenicity vs original vax
The bivalent mRNA-1273.214 booster vaccine provides superior immunogenicity compared with the original COVID-19 mRNA-1273 vaccine in a phase III study, according to an expert who presented at ECCMID 2023.