Vaccination, Previous Infection Protect Against COVID-19
During period of delta predominance, protection was lower among vaccinated persons without previous COVID-19 diagnosis
Combo Immunotherapy Ups Survival in Advanced Liver Cancer
Overall survival, but not progression-free survival, improved with tremelimumab plus durvalumab versus sorafenib for unresectable HCC
Adding Immunotherapy to Chemo Ups Survival in Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer
Overall survival, progression-free survival prolonged in those receiving durvalumab versus placebo in addition to gemcitabine and cisplatin
Ad26.COV2.S, mRNA Boosters Immunogenic After Ad26.COV2.S
Compared with homologous booster, heterologous booster with mRNA-based vaccine yielded larger increase in binding antibodies
Microbiome Therapeutic Beats Placebo for Recurrent C. difficile
Investigational oral live microbiome therapeutic superior to placebo in patients with three or more episodes of C. difficile infection
FDA May Limit Use of Two COVID-19 Antibody Treatments
Treatments made by Regeneron and Eli Lilly performed well against earlier variants, but not against omicron
England to Lift Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Visitors
Mask mandates to be lifted this week, as England relies on vaccinations and testing to keep the virus in check
Opioid Overdose Antidote Urged for Schools After Student’s Fentanyl Death
In response to the incident, Hartford officials pledged to ensure that all city schools are stocked with naloxone
COVID-19 Rapid Test Makers Struggling to Meet Demand
However, government's order for the free test kits is in addition to existing supply and does not interfere with existing orders
COVID-19 Boosters Keep Older Americans Out of Hospitals: CDC
Chances of hospitalization for COVID-19 more than 40 times higher for those who are unvaccinated than for those with full vaccination and booster