Category: Coronavirus
Paxlovid (Ritonavir an HIV Drug), Pfizer’s COVID-19 Pill, Prevents 9 Out of 10 Hospital Admissions
Paxlovid, the trade name of a new drug by Pfizer that is based on ritonavir, an already available AIDS drug, could be a game-changer in the fight against SARS-CoV-2. …
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Study Shows That the BCG Vaccine Can Indeed Lower the Risks of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The hypothesis that the BCG vaccine might help mitigate the effects of SARS-CoV-2, which had already been suggested by previous studies, is now supported by additional evidence in a …TikTok May Have Unintentionally Amplified the Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome in Teenage Girls
Key Takeaways: Doctors report a rise in sudden-onset tics among teenage girls during the pandemic, with TikTok use potentially playing a role. Stress, anxiety, and social media exposure may …
Canadian Study Shows That the Delta Variant Is 133% More Deadly than the Original Virus
According to a large-scale Canadian study, the Delta variant of the coronavirus is 133% more deadly than the original one. Although vaccines remain effective in preventing severe forms of …
Is the Immune Response Stronger after Vaccination or after Natural Infection?
Natural Covid-19 infection elicits a different type of immunity than the vaccine, with the vaccines appearing to be more effective in protecting against reinfection. How can the superiority of …Are Messenger RNA Vaccines Really Better Than all the Other Types?
Key Takeaways: mRNA vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna) emerged rapidly during the pandemic with ~95% efficacy, overshadowing traditional options like AstraZeneca. Companies like Sanofi are testing mRNA for flu, HIV, and …
Vaccination Rates below 90% Could Paradoxically Promote the Emergence of Resistant Variants
As the number of vaccinated people increases, the competitive advantage of resistant strains increases. According to a new study, the risk is at its highest when vaccination coverage reaches …
Darapladib and Flumatinib Shown to Be Almost 100% Effective against SARS-CoV2 in Israeli Study
Three existing drugs that were repurposed for the fight against SARS-CoV-2 by Israeli scientists have been shown in the laboratory to be almost 100% effective. In addition to vaccines, …