— All three GBD lead authors contribute to Brownstone Institute by Amanda D'Ambrosio A new think tank is promoting some old, controversial ideas about COVID-19 -- and has strong ties to the parties involved in the Great Barrington Declaration. The Brownstone...
— Experts outline three better ways to use limited resources by Molly Walker The resources used to implement a "boosters for all" COVID-19 strategy may be better invested in promoting initial vaccine uptake or increasing access to rapid testing, experts argued....
— More severe post-COVID gastrointestinal symptoms also increased the risk for anxiety and sadness by Zaina Hamza Mental health symptoms in people who recovered from COVID-19 were associated with post-infection gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, a survey-based study...
— Moderna, Johnson & Johnson boosters also get thumbs up by Molly Walker The FDA authorized booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccines and also authorized a "mix and match" or heterologous approach to boosters for all three available...
— Everyone will meet with the virus eventually, but doing so safely (while vaccinated) is key by Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH Each day we inch toward the end of COVID-19. The end is not when cases go to zero, but rather when we accept what has been true all along. Because...
— Advisors overwhelmingly support authorization, but shot down full approval bid by Molly Walker An FDA advisory panel recommended emergency use authorization (EUA) of a booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) for individuals 65 and older, and...
— "Light of Appreciation" commemorates lives saved and those who helped in vaccine efforts by Sophie Putka Laura Weiss, RN, stays positive. A retired nurse who teamed up with the Boulder County Public Health department in February for their vaccine effort, Weiss...
— This past week in healthcare investigations by Ryan Basen Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Debunked Physician Group on the Front Line of Ivermectin Battle America's...
— Efficacy, safety, and ethical questions linger by Vinay Prasad Over the last week, the topic of COVID-19 booster shots -- a third dose of mRNA vaccine for healthy Americans -- has been thrust into the spotlight. The surgeon general, CDC director, Anthony Fauci, MD,...
— "If you have had COVID-19 before, please still get vaccinated," says CDC Director by Molly Walker Unvaccinated adults who were previously infected with COVID-19 were twice as likely to be reinfected as those previously infected but also fully vaccinated, researchers...
— Provincetown statistic being misinterpreted by Kristina Fiore Misinformation and misunderstanding about vaccine efficacy have abounded recently, potentially sparked by what seemed to be worrying data out of Provincetown, Massachusetts, reported last week by the CDC....
— Certain at-risk groups need to consider extra protection now by Robert Colton Fully vaccinated patients are constantly inquiring about getting a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Some are already panicking, breaking the rules, and getting a third shot. While most first...
— It's time for bolder solutions by Vinay Prasad Like most healthcare professionals, I am worried about unvaccinated adults. Currently, just shy of 50% of Americans have been fully vaccinated, and there is a sizable percentage of adults -- even older adults -- who...
Ivermectin for COVID: How Do We Know What to Believe? F. Perry Wilson This Video transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new medical study. I'm Dr F. Perry Wilson of the Yale School of Medicine. This...
By Ryan Basen Countless therapies have been tried for COVID-19. Not all have failed as spectacularly as hydroxychloroquine, so it can be difficult to keep track of what's been proven to work, and what has not. Below is a live list of currently authorized and/or...