COVID-19

This study tested how well the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine worked in adults with a higher risk of severe illness, including people living with HIV. Over 14,000 participants in Eastern and Southern Africa received either two or three doses, depending on whether they had a prior COVID…

This study tested whether a smaller dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine works as well as the full dose. It involved 601 healthy adults in Mongolia who had previously received two doses of either Sinopharm, AstraZeneca, or Sputnik V vaccines. Researchers compared the immun…

This study tested new protein-based COVID-19 vaccines made by Sanofi in over 3,000 adults. It checked how safe the vaccines were and how well they triggered an immune response against the virus, both for people getting their first shots and for people getting a booster dose. The …

This study tested a new COVID-19 booster vaccine called SpiN-Tec. It involved 432 healthy adults who were already fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The goal was to check if the new booster was safe and could trigger a strong immune response, comparing it to an already approved b…

This study tested a new Moderna vaccine designed to protect against both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza with a single injection. It involved over 2,400 healthy adults aged 50 and older in Asia. The main goal was to see how well the body's immune system responded to the combined …

This study tested a new COVID-19 booster vaccine designed to protect against newer virus variants like Omicron. It involved 46 generally healthy adults who had already received their primary COVID-19 vaccinations. Researchers gave participants a single booster shot to check if it…

This large study tested several versions of an mRNA vaccine to prevent COVID-19. It involved nearly 47,000 healthy volunteers, including teenagers and older adults. The main goal was to find the safest and most effective dose and schedule, leading to the authorization of the wide…

This study tested whether a specific type of COVID-19 booster vaccine (called a recombinant vaccine) could improve and sustain immune protection in people with weakened immune systems. It focused on adults with conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or those who have re…

This study tested updated COVID-19 booster shots designed to protect against new virus variants. It involved 1,270 adults who were already fully vaccinated and boosted. Researchers gave different variant-specific booster formulas to see which ones best strengthened the immune sys…

This study tested updated versions of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine designed to protect against newer virus variants like Omicron. It involved over 1,400 healthy adults and teens who had already been vaccinated. The main goals were to check the safety of these new booster …

This study tested a new single vaccine designed to protect against both seasonal flu and COVID-19. It involved 106 healthy adults to check for side effects and see if it safely triggers an immune response. This was the first time this specific combination vaccine was tested in pe…

This early-stage trial tested a new investigational RNA-based COVID-19 vaccine, called BNT162b4, in 383 healthy adults who had already received previous COVID-19 shots. The main goal was to check the safety and side effects of different doses, given alone or combined with existin…

This early-stage study tested the safety and immune response of a new nasal spray COVID-19 booster vaccine called MPV/S-2P. It involved 60 healthy adults who had already received their primary mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and at least one booster shot. Researchers gave participants the…

This study tested whether a single injection combining a licensed COVID-19 vaccine and a licensed flu vaccine is safe and works as well as getting two separate shots. It involved 644 healthy adults aged 50 and older. Researchers compared the combo shot to getting the vaccines sep…

This study tested a COVID-19 vaccine called CoviVac to see how well it works and how safe it is for people aged 60 and older. Researchers gave the vaccine to 200 volunteers and checked their immune response and any side effects. The main goal was to see if the vaccine triggers a …

This study tested a new COVID-19 booster vaccine called PHH-1V. Researchers compared it to the Pfizer booster shot in adults who were already fully vaccinated. The goal was to see if the new vaccine was as safe and effective at triggering an immune response, including against new…

This study tested a different type of COVID-19 vaccine called SpikoGen, which is made using a protein-based method instead of mRNA. It involved 39 adults who had not received any prior COVID-19 vaccines. The main goal was to measure the body's immune response after two initial sh…

This early-stage study tested three new COVID-19 RNA vaccine candidates in 72 healthy adults. It aimed to check their safety and how well they trigger an immune response in people who have never been vaccinated and in those who received previous COVID vaccines. Participants recei…

This study tested new COVID-19 booster vaccines in healthy adults who were already vaccinated. Researchers compared the safety and immune response of these new vaccines against a standard control vaccine. They also tested how different storage conditions might affect one of the v…

This large Phase 3 study tested a new type of COVID-19 booster vaccine (ARCT-2303) that uses self-amplifying RNA technology. Researchers wanted to see if it was safe and effective when given at the same time as a seasonal flu shot. The study involved over 1,500 adults who had alr…

This study tested a new COVID-19 vaccine to see if it was safe and if it triggered a protective immune response. It involved 3,100 healthy volunteers, including children as young as 3 and adults up to age 70 and older. Researchers compared different doses and schedules to find th…

This study tested the SpikoGen vaccine as a booster shot for adults who had already completed their initial COVID-19 vaccinations. Researchers wanted to see how well it worked and how safe it was when given as a third or fourth dose, regardless of which brand of vaccine people go…

This large, completed Phase 3 trial tested a new single vaccine designed to protect against both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. Nearly 9,000 healthy adults received either the combined shot or separate standard vaccines to compare safety and immune response. The goal is to see …

This trial tested if adding a drug called abatacept to standard hospital care could help people with moderate COVID-19 pneumonia. The goal was to see if calming an overactive immune response early could speed up recovery and prevent patients from getting sicker. The study involve…

This study tested whether a short course of the antiviral drug remdesivir could help reduce the ongoing symptoms of Long COVID. Researchers gave 73 adults with Long COVID the drug for five days and measured their symptoms before and after treatment. The main goal was to see if th…

This was the first study in people to test the safety of a new oral drug called MSP008-22, which is being developed to treat COVID-19. It involved 64 healthy adult volunteers who received either the drug or a placebo (a dummy pill) to check for side effects and see how the drug m…

This study tested an experimental drug called S-892216 to see if it could reduce the amount of COVID-19 virus in people recently infected. It involved 282 adults with mild-to-moderate symptoms who started treatment within 3 days of feeling sick. The main goal was to measure how m…

This study looked at a non-invasive treatment for adults with severe COVID-19 who were struggling to breathe. It combined high-flow oxygen through the nose with having patients lie on their stomachs while awake. The goal was to see if this approach could help patients avoid needi…

This study tested whether having conscious COVID-19 patients lie on their stomachs (prone position) while receiving high-flow oxygen through the nose could improve their breathing. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive method could help patients avoid needing to be put…

This large study tested whether taking a daily vitamin D supplement for four weeks could help people recently diagnosed with COVID-19. Researchers wanted to see if it reduced their need for medical care and also if it prevented infection in other people living in the same househo…

This international study investigated whether starting common blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors or ARBs) could help high-risk COVID-19 patients. Researchers enrolled 372 hospitalized and outpatient adults who tested positive for COVID-19 and weren't already taking these …

This trial tested whether a combination of two existing drugs (famotidine and celecoxib) could help hospitalized COVID-19 patients recover faster and prevent severe illness in newly infected people. The study was small, with only 4 total participants, and aimed to see if this dru…

This small, early-stage study tested whether giving high doses of vitamin E (an antioxidant) to COVID-19 patients could reduce a key marker of harmful inflammation called C-reactive protein (CRP). Researchers compared CRP levels in 56 adult patients who received either vitamin E …

This study tested a new rapid diagnostic tool called the VitaSIRO solo™ assay. It was designed to see how accurately it could detect COVID-19, Flu A, Flu B, and RSV in people showing symptoms like cough or fever. Researchers compared its results to an existing test to measure its…

This study aimed to improve COVID-19 diagnosis and patient management by analyzing chest CT scans. Researchers collected over 10,000 scans to identify reliable visual signs of the disease and develop artificial intelligence tools. These tools were designed to help doctors diagnos…

This study tested how accurate a new at-home test is at detecting four common respiratory viruses: Flu A, Flu B, COVID-19, and RSV. Over 1,100 people with symptoms like fever or cough used the test, and researchers compared its results to standard lab tests. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a new, non-invasive method to detect COVID-19 by analyzing chemicals in sweat from a person's fingerprints. Researchers used a special camera to scan the fingers of 66 adults who had recently tested positive or negative for COVID-19. The goal was to see if patte…

This study tested two new screening tools to help doctors quickly rule out tuberculosis (TB) in adults with symptoms like cough or fever. Researchers enrolled 1,400 adults in South Africa and Lesotho to see how accurately a chest X-ray analysis software and a simple blood protein…

This study tested how well a new rapid at-home test can tell the difference between COVID-19, flu A, and flu B in people who feel sick. Researchers compared the new test's results to those from an already-approved lab test. The goal is to see if this single, quick test is accurat…

This study aimed to find out if saliva tests are as good as the standard deep nasal swab for detecting COVID-19. Researchers compared four methods: lab PCR tests and rapid antigen tests, each using both saliva and nasal samples. They enrolled 949 adults with COVID-like symptoms t…

This study tested a new, non-invasive wearable device designed to screen for and monitor respiratory diseases like COVID-19. Researchers had 40 healthy adults wear the device while performing breathing exercises to see if it could accurately measure vital signs like breathing rat…

This study aimed to see if saliva tests could work as well as or better than the standard nasal swab test for finding COVID-19. Over 5,000 people who were getting a standard nasal swab test also provided a saliva sample. Researchers compared the results to see if the easier, more…

This study looked back at data from 500 U.S. adults hospitalized with COVID-19. Researchers tested whether a specific blood marker (suPAR) measured early in a hospital stay could predict which patients would develop severe breathing failure needing a ventilator within 30 days. Th…

This study tested whether five infusions of a person's own stored stem cells could help prevent COVID-19 by supporting the immune system. It enrolled 51 high-risk adults, including those over 65, healthcare workers, or people with underlying health conditions. The main goals were…

This large, completed study aimed to see if giving extra doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to people who were already vaccinated was safe and effective. It involved over 16,000 healthy participants across multiple countries and tested different booster doses, includin…

This study tested a program designed to help more pregnant people get the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers worked with OB/GYN clinics, training staff and updating clinic systems to better recommend and offer the vaccine. The goal was to see if this coordinated approach could increas…

This study looked at whether hydroxychloroquine, a medication many lupus patients take long-term, might have helped protect them from catching COVID-19 or getting severely ill during the pandemic. Researchers compared over 550 lupus patients who were already taking the drug to si…

This study aimed to increase COVID-19 testing in Black and African American communities by working through trusted local spaces like barbershops and beauty salons. Researchers trained stylists and barbers as community opinion leaders and showed customers short, culturally relevan…

This study tested two new types of brief online messages designed to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, specifically for adults with anxiety or depression who are less likely to get the shot. Researchers compared these new approaches—one using storytelling to counter misinformation …

This study tested whether sending weekly text message reminders could encourage people with diabetes or at risk for diabetes to get tested for COVID-19 and follow other prevention steps. 290 adults in Georgia were randomly assigned to either receive these personalized text 'nudge…

This study tested a community-designed program to see if it could increase COVID-19 and flu vaccination rates in underserved populations in East London. Nearly 6,000 adults from minority ethnic, low-income, or migrant backgrounds participated. The program used text messages and e…

This study looked at how safe and well-tolerated the medication Dimolegin® is when used to prevent blood clots in hospitalized adults with moderate COVID-19. Researchers observed 184 patients in real hospital settings who were already prescribed this medication as part of their s…

This study tested whether five infusions of donor stem cells could help prevent COVID-19 in people at very high risk of exposure, like healthcare workers and first responders. Fifty-three participants who showed no signs of infection received either the stem cell treatment or a p…

This study aimed to find out which of two updated COVID-19 booster vaccines—Novavax or Pfizer's mRNA vaccine—better protects adults from getting sick with COVID-19. It also compared protection in people who got a booster to those who did not. Over 1,100 adults in Utah participate…

This study tested whether a drug called thymalfasin (Ta1) could help prevent COVID-19 infections in people with kidney failure who receive regular dialysis. These patients are at very high risk for severe illness. Researchers gave 262 participants injections of Ta1, which is desi…

This study tested whether giving people a different type of COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot (mix-and-match) works as well as or better than giving the same type they got before. It involved nearly 2,000 teens and adults in Kenya, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, i…

This study tested whether taking a higher daily dose of vitamin D (4,000 IU) could prevent COVID-19 infections better than a standard low dose (400 IU). Over 2,000 adults across the United States participated from home, taking their assigned vitamin D dose daily and completing su…

This study tested whether showing short videos or asking simple questions in emergency departments could encourage more people to get updated COVID-19 booster shots. Researchers worked with 919 adults who visited emergency rooms and hadn't received a booster in the past six month…

This study tested whether an immune-stimulating shot called IMM-101 could help prevent severe respiratory and COVID-19 infections in cancer patients. It involved 195 adults with cancer who were at higher risk for severe infections due to their age, health conditions, or cancer tr…

This study tested whether a dietary supplement called Mito-MES could prevent people from getting severely sick after being exposed to a virus like COVID-19. Researchers enrolled 80 healthy adults who had recently been exposed to someone with a respiratory illness. Some participan…

This study tested whether a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment could help people with long-term breathing problems after COVID-19. 96 participants who had shortness of breath, cough, or fatigue for over a month were divided into groups to compare the new therapy against standa…

This study tested whether a video game app called 'Ghostly' could help hospitalized patients rebuild muscle strength. Researchers enrolled 15 people recovering from stroke, COVID-19, or dealing with frailty to see if using the app for leg exercises was practical and helpful. The …

This study tested whether colchicine, a common and affordable anti-inflammatory drug used for gout, could help patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 pneumonia. Researchers gave the drug to 66 hospitalized patients to see if it could shorten their hospital stay and reduce their …

This study tested whether a guided online exercise program could help adults who were still experiencing low energy and reduced fitness after having COVID-19. Researchers enrolled 77 people to see if using a digital tool to track and guide home workouts was practical and effectiv…

This study tested whether a 6-week home training program for the breathing muscles could help people with long COVID who have persistent, unexplained shortness of breath. Eighteen patients used a small device to breathe against resistance twice daily to strengthen their diaphragm…

This study tested whether a simple, at-home smell training exercise could help people recover their sense of taste and smell after losing them due to COVID-19. For two months, one group of participants practiced daily smell training using a set of spices, while another group did …

This study tested a short, on-site mindfulness program designed to help reduce stress for doctors, nurses, and other frontline hospital staff during the intense COVID-19 outbreak in Madrid. It involved 1000 healthcare workers and aimed to see if the brief sessions were helpful, s…

This study tested a breathing exercise program for adults struggling with Long COVID symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath. Researchers wanted to see if training the breathing muscles twice a day for eight weeks, combined with physical exercise, could improve breathing st…

This study tested whether a home exercise program guided by regular video or phone calls could help people recovering from severe COVID-19. It involved 20 survivors and compared those who received remote coaching every 1-2 weeks to those who received usual care. The goal was to s…

This study looked back at the medical records of 417 adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in early 2020. The goal was to understand how many patients also had other bacterial or viral infections at the same time or after their COVID diagnosis. Researchers collected this information …

This study tested whether community-led group discussions could change people's beliefs and intentions about COVID-19 testing and vaccination. 49 adult residents from specific housing areas were split into two groups: one joined weekly online discussions for 14 weeks, while the o…

This study aimed to understand whether smoking or using nicotine products affects a person's chance of getting COVID-19. Researchers compared 622 healthcare workers who tested positive for the virus with those who tested negative, asking about their tobacco and nicotine use. The …

This study analyzed the health records of over 8 million people in Taiwan to understand the real-world burden of COVID-19. Researchers looked at who was most likely to be hospitalized, need intensive care, or have a fatal outcome. They also compared outcomes for patients who rece…

This study aimed to understand how many adults in North Carolina developed antibodies to the COVID-19 virus over time. Researchers followed 643 healthy adults for one year, drawing their blood five times to check for antibodies and having them complete weekly symptom surveys. The…

This study aimed to better understand Long COVID by tracking 4,291 people in the Netherlands for up to two years after their COVID-19 infection. Researchers collected information on symptoms, quality of life, and potential causes to learn how the condition develops and persists o…

This study looked at whether a specific marker measured during a routine blood test (called NEU-SFL) could help predict which patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were more likely to die. Researchers analyzed data from over 2,200 patients hospitalized in 2021. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether giving rural pharmacists video coaching helps them counsel patients hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines better than standard training alone. Researchers worked with 20 pharmacies in the southeastern U.S. to compare two approaches: online training versus onl…

This study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected anxiety levels in people with rheumatic diseases like arthritis. Researchers compared anxiety between patients taking biologic medications and those taking conventional arthritis drugs. They conducted phone intervi…

This study aimed to understand why smokers might get sicker from COVID-19. Researchers followed 132 healthy adults, both smokers and non-smokers, for up to 6 months. They collected blood and other samples to compare immune system differences before and after a COVID-19 infection.

This study aimed to understand how the body's immune system responds after recovering from a SARS-CoV-2 infection, which causes COVID-19. Researchers enrolled 760 adults who had previously tested positive for the virus and followed them for up to a year. By taking blood and nasal…

This study tested a blood test (ELISpot) to detect the body's early immune response to COVID-19. It involved 950 people, including those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, their close contacts, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to understand how the immune system responds o…

This study aimed to understand how COVID-19 causes organ damage in seriously ill patients. Researchers followed 380 intensive care patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, collecting daily blood and urine samples. They tracked these biomarkers alongside organ function to le…

This study aimed to understand why some people continue to have neurological symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, or weakness long after recovering from COVID-19. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health performed detailed brain scans, memory tests, and nervous system exam…

This study aimed to find simple blood markers that could predict which patients arriving at the emergency room with suspected COVID-19 would later get much worse. Researchers followed 373 patients to see if standard blood test results, taken early, could forecast who might need i…

This study aimed to understand how COVID-19 infection during pregnancy might affect the placenta, which provides oxygen and nutrients to the baby. Researchers analyzed placenta tissue and umbilical cord blood from 68 pregnant people who had COVID-19, comparing them to samples fro…

This study followed 283 Polish adults who needed intensive care and breathing machines for severe COVID-19 lung damage (ARDS). Researchers tracked their survival, quality of life, and ability to function for four years after their hospital stay. The goal was to understand the lon…

This study aimed to understand how often COVID-19 affects a critical part of the brain called the brainstem in severely ill patients. Researchers observed 52 sedated patients on ventilators in the ICU to measure brainstem function and see if it was linked to worse recovery. The g…

This study aimed to understand how people with cystic fibrosis (CF) respond to COVID-19. Researchers followed 75 children and adults with CF for two years, checking their blood for COVID-19 antibodies from infection or vaccination. The goal was to see how common infections were, …

This study tested a health education program in Miami schools to see if it improved families' knowledge and behaviors around COVID-19 safety. Researchers compared 112 parents and guardians who received the program to those who did not. They measured changes in knowledge, confiden…

This study aimed to understand why some COVID-19 patients develop severe breathing problems. Researchers measured detailed immune system activity in 120 hospitalized patients with respiratory distress. They compared these patients to healthy volunteers to identify specific immune…

This study aimed to understand how pandemic-related healthcare changes affected the quality of life and care experiences of Dutch patients who needed surgery or medical procedures between 2020-2021. Researchers first interviewed patient groups to identify key themes, then created…

This study aimed to understand if having COVID-19, especially a severe case requiring hospitalization, increases a person's long-term risk of developing diabetes. Researchers followed 23 people, including those who had been hospitalized with COVID-19, those with mild cases, and p…

This study aimed to understand how COVID-19 spreads, especially by people who don't feel sick. Researchers tested saliva, nasal swabs, and other samples from 55 adults who had the virus with mild or no symptoms. A key part was having people read a script with and without a mask t…

This study aimed to understand why some hospitalized COVID-19 patients develop serious blood clotting problems, which is a major risk factor for death. Researchers tested the blood of 175 patients using a detailed clotting analysis when they were first admitted to the hospital. T…

This small study aimed to understand how the body's immune system responds to two different types of COVID-19 booster vaccines. Researchers took tiny samples from the lymph nodes of 12 adults who had already received at least three mRNA vaccine doses. They compared a protein-base…

This study observed over 1,100 adults in the Netherlands who received new COVID-19 antibody or antiviral treatments. The goal was to see how the virus and the patient's body responded in real-world use, outside of controlled trials. Researchers collected blood and swab samples to…

This study aimed to better understand COVID-19 by observing hospitalized adult patients. Researchers collected anonymous medical records from 199 patients to learn about the disease's natural course, what treatments were used, and how patients responded. The study did not test an…

This international study tracked how people's immune systems responded to COVID-19 vaccines they received through their local vaccination programs. Researchers followed over 5,000 adults across 7 countries, measuring antibody levels and monitoring for breakthrough infections. The…

This study aimed to find early warning signs in a patient's immune system that predict if their COVID-19 will get worse. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 304 people with COVID-19, including hospitalized patients and healthcare workers with milder cases. The goal was to ide…

This study aimed to understand how the stress and changes from the COVID-19 pandemic affected people's eating habits and weight. Over 5,000 English-speaking adults participated by completing online surveys about their stress, mental health, and eating behaviors over time. The goa…

This study explored whether small, community-led discussion groups could help people feel more open and trusting toward COVID-19 testing and vaccination. 57 adults from specific housing communities were randomly assigned to either join 12 weeks of online group talks or not. Resea…

This study tracked COVID-19 infections in cancer patients and hospital staff over one year to understand how the pandemic affected cancer care. Researchers followed 1,102 participants across French cancer centers, collecting blood samples and health questionnaires. The goal was t…

This study looked back at what happened to the blood supply in a Dallas hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers analyzed data from 100 adult surgical patients to understand why blood products were sometimes delayed for emergencies. The goal is to use this information t…

This study aimed to understand the social and cultural barriers that prevent Spanish-speaking Latinx individuals from getting tested and vaccinated for COVID-19. Researchers worked directly with the community to design and test a support program using peer guides and mobile healt…

This study aimed to understand how often fully vaccinated people still get COVID-19, known as a 'breakthrough infection.' Researchers looked at 100 adults who had received either two mRNA vaccine doses or the single-dose Janssen vaccine, and who later tested positive for COVID-19…

This study looked back at medical records to learn from the early, emergency use of the drug remdesivir in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Researchers analyzed data from 84 adults across France who received the drug outside of formal trials. The goal was to understand which types…

This study aimed to better understand why some people have ongoing shortness of breath after COVID-19, known as long COVID. Researchers used a special, non-invasive imaging technique to take pictures of how the lungs fill with air in 100 people with long COVID and 50 healthy peop…

This study tested a potential oral medicine for COVID-19, called ALG-097558, to see how it is processed in the body of people with moderate liver problems compared to healthy people. Sixteen participants took the drug twice a day. The main goal was to measure the drug's levels in…

This study looked at how often hospitals in a large Canadian health region followed guidelines for safer breathing support during surgery. Researchers reviewed the medical records of 28,700 adults who had non-heart surgery between 2014 and 2023. They wanted to see if the use of t…

This early study tested an oral COVID-19 drug called ALG-097558. It aimed to see how the drug is processed in the body of people with severe kidney problems compared to healthy people. The main goal was to check if the drug is safe and how kidney function changes the amount of dr…

This early study tested a new type of PET/CT scan in 5 people who had recovered from COVID-19. The goal was to see if a special imaging tracer could detect lung damage caused by the virus. Researchers wanted to understand if this method could help identify long-term effects in pa…

This study followed 331 people with cystic fibrosis in Europe for two years to understand their COVID-19 infection rates and immune responses. Researchers regularly tested blood samples for COVID-19 antibodies and tracked participants' health to see if infection affected their cy…

This study looked back at medical records to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected a serious fungal infection called mucormycosis in people with blood cancers. Researchers compared 60 patients from before and during the pandemic to see if infection rates, diagnosis method…

This study aimed to understand how COVID-19 affects internal organs like the heart, liver, and lungs after recovery. Researchers used detailed MRI scans and blood tests on 693 adults who had been hospitalized with COVID-19, following them for up to 12 months. The goal was to meas…

This study worked with Latino communities in San Diego County to find better ways to provide COVID-19 rapid testing. Researchers tested three approaches: walk-up testing tables, community health worker support, and vending machines with self-test kits. The goal was to understand …

This study followed 150 pregnant and breastfeeding women who received a COVID-19 booster shot. Researchers collected blood, breast milk, and infant samples to measure how well protective antibodies passed from mother to baby. The goal was to understand how vaccination during preg…

This study looked at whether certain medications used to treat COVID-19, or the COVID-19 vaccine itself, might affect a person's hearing. Researchers compared hearing tests in three groups of young adults: those who had COVID-19 and took medication, those who had COVID-19 without…

This study looked at whether a common blood test, called RDW, could help doctors predict which severely ill COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) might need a breathing tube or are at higher risk of dying. Researchers analyzed medical records of 146 adult patients to…

This study aims to understand how COVID-19 affects veterans with chronic lung diseases and their recovery process. Researchers followed 622 veterans and their caregivers for one year, conducting surveys and interviews to track health outcomes and rehabilitation needs. The study c…

This study aimed to understand why some fully vaccinated people still get COVID-19. Researchers analyzed over 1,000 vaccinated people who got infected to see if certain virus variants were more likely to cause these 'breakthrough' infections. They also measured how the immune sys…

This small, early-stage study looked at whether it's safe and effective to give a COVID-19 booster shot and a flu shot at the same time. Researchers compared the immune response in healthy adults who got both shots together versus each shot separately. The goal was to gather init…

This study looked back at the medical records of 20 children who were hospitalized with a serious heart condition called myocarditis while also having COVID-19. Researchers wanted to describe what happened to these children and figure out if the virus directly damaged their heart…

This study aimed to understand why some people get very sick from COVID-19 while others have mild symptoms. Researchers collected DNA samples and health information from 721 people in the U.S. who tested positive for the virus. The goal was to find genetic differences that might …

This study looked back at the medical records of nearly 2,400 children to see if having a cold before surgery is riskier now than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers compared children with mild cold symptoms who had elective surgery to understand if the pandemic chan…