Research Summaries

Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
08/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
New research shows how respiratory infections can awaken dormant cancer cells, while RSV vaccines and flu antivirals show clear protective effects.
08/13/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
07/28/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Recent studies show distinct metabolic disruptions in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, plaque progression in adults post–COVID-19, and surprising pneumococcal risk patterns. ...
07/28/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
06/06/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Recent studies examine potential delays to COVID vaccine updates, variability in pediatric antiviral use, the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on sperm quality, and menstrual cycle changes following vaccination.
06/06/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/03/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A multistate study found that acute SARS-CoV-2 infection increased car crash risk by 25%—a level comparable to legal-limit alcohol impairment.
06/03/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
05/20/2025
Kate Young
The FDA has announced that it will limit access to COVID-19 vaccines, making them only available to high-risk populations. The organization also announced that they will require manufacturers to further...
05/20/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
05/07/2025
Kate Young
A 2-year follow-up of the COVAXID trial shows that repeated SARS-CoV-2 mRNA booster doses significantly improve antibody and T cell responses in immunocompromised patients, even among initial poor...
05/07/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/04/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A population-based cohort study found that receiving two or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing persistent post–COVID condition among individuals...
04/04/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/04/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study examined how prior SARS-CoV-2 vaccination influences innate and adaptive immune responses in breakthrough infections, revealing distinct immune activation patterns.
03/04/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
03/03/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
This respiratory health update covers rising influenza deaths, the spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, shifting reinfection patterns, and cardiovascular risks in children
03/03/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
02/20/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In this respiratory diseases roundup, researchers examine COVID-19 protection, hospitalization rates, long COVID predictors, and rare disease mortality risks.
02/20/2025