Research Summaries

Research Summary
Research Summary
12/10/2025
Ashton L. Stahl
A new phase 3 trial evaluated whether a quadrivalent modified mRNA influenza vaccine could match or exceed the efficacy of a licensed inactivated influenza vaccine in adults aged 18–64 years during the...
12/10/2025
Public Health
Public Health
12/05/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
On Friday, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 8-3 on major changes to the long-standing universal hepatitis B birth-dose policy, introducing shared decision-making for infants born to...
12/05/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
12/03/2025
Kate Young
Recent studies examine metformin for long COVID prevention, resistance exercise for post-COVID recovery, mRNA vaccines in cancer care, and vascular risks in children.
12/03/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
12/01/2025
Kate Young
A large systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association evaluated evidence from 155 studies worldwide, identifying strong associations between several viral...
12/01/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/26/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
For oncologists considering immunotherapy sequencing, a Nature report from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, suggests that receipt of a SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine near the start of immune checkpoint...
11/26/2025
Vaccine Guide
Vaccine Guide
11/26/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Federal, professional, and state guidance on COVID-19 vaccination diverge significantly this fall. This guide synthesizes the latest recommendations to help clinicians counsel patients and ensure access. ...
11/26/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/19/2025
Kate Young
In a nationwide Danish trial of more than 130,000 adults aged 60 years and older, a single dose of the bivalent RSV prefusion F protein vaccine reduced all-cause cardiorespiratory hospitalizations by nearly...
11/19/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
11/18/2025
Kate Young
New studies highlight that while persistent SARS-CoV-2 infections can evolve rapidly within individuals, they rarely spread onward. Meanwhile, the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine reduced mortality by 64% among...
11/18/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
10/30/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In this roundup, experts outline diverging pediatric COVID vaccine recommendations, midlife peaks in long COVID risk, new findings on abnormal uterine bleeding and cycle-related symptoms in long COVID, and...
10/30/2025
Meeting Coverage
Meeting Coverage
10/23/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
From shifting COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to updates on hepatitis B and MMRV, ACIP’s latest votes have direct implications for clinical practice.
10/23/2025