Research Summaries

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
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/11/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A randomized trial comparing influenza vaccines over two seasons found that recombinant vaccines showed stronger immune responses to A/H3N2 strains compared with egg-based and cell culture-based vaccines. ...
02/11/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
02/04/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In this respiratory disease roundup, experts examine the rising cases of human metapneumovirus in China, new research on COVID-19’s long-term effects on kidney function, the effectiveness of...
02/04/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
01/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In this respiratory disease roundup, experts discuss the rising concerns over new cases of avian influenza in young people, the FDA's emergency approval of pemivibart monoclonal antibody for COVID-19, the...
01/13/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
01/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
This respiratory health roundup highlights the emerging links between lung and brain health in long COVID, rising avian flu cases in humans and animals, additional insights into the lasting health impacts...
01/13/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/07/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A new study finds similar in-hospital mortality rates for health care-associated COVID-19 and influenza, highlighting the ongoing clinical burden of both diseases in hospitalized patients.
01/07/2025