Coronavirus

The 4-in-1 respiratory diagnostic test is either a single nasopharyngeal or anterior nasal swab that can confirm or rule out SARS-CoV-2, influenza A virus, influenza B virus, and respiratory syncytial virus with a single test.

Experts emphasize the importance of awareness when using social media and make suggestions on how to combat the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Additionally, undocumented Latinx patients were also more likely to have at least 1 prior COVID-19 infection.

Multiple state and federal laws since the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the growing role of technicians

Pandemic-related growing pains were common within health care, bringing unique challenges for health systems.

The indication is for adults and adolescents with moderate to severe immune compromise due to medical conditions or immunosuppressive medications and treatments.

Regardless, hygiene practices and prevention measures for SARS-CoV-2 should be strongly practiced to prevent all respiratory viruses.

Legal issues surfaced once again with the COVID-19 pandemic

Study findings suggest that biomarkers could provide greater insight into different disease mechanisms and how treatments options could be more beneficial for certain patients.

Individuals with persistent COVID-19 symptoms had an objectively greater cognitive deficit than individuals had never had COVID-19.

“I’m better than I was before I had long COVID, and in so many ways,” said a patient in an interview with Pharmacy Times.

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The findings suggest that 6 months after vaccination with ARCT-154, individuals had a longer immune response.

A decrease in mortality and a lower risk of neonatal complications were reported among infants with vaccinated mothers.

This breathing pattern is called resonant breathing and has been shown to improve heart rate variability.

The researchers found that the genomic material was extremely sensitive to the degradation.

Individuals that lived on a majority plant-based or vegetarian/vegan diet were 39% less likely to be infected with COVID-19.

Despite adhering to rules and restrictions throughout the pandemic, community pharmacies remain accessible to the public and have worked on the frontlines.

Stress may have more of an effect on migraines than COVID-19 infection or vaccination.

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these were the most-read coronavirus-related articles on Pharmacy Times in 2023.

Families that reported a lower income before the pandemic were more likely to experience hardships if headed by an adult with COVID-19 illness.

The antibody response among those that interrupted treatment was doubled at 4 weeks and 1.5 times greater at 26 weeks.

Older individuals and individuals that experienced severe COVID-19 are at high risk of increased cardiac disturbances.

Fractional COVID-19 dosing resulted in fewer adverse effects and costs while producing similar immune responses compared to a full dose vaccine.

With wider testing available, diagnosing COVID-19 has become easier and many patients now have access to important treatment options.

Regardless of which of these vaccines patients receive, as long as they receive them according to the prescribed schedules, they can protect themselves and their community against the COVID-19 virus.

Researchers provided recommendations based on the current status of COVID-19 infection and role of therapies.

Even with the current available treatment options, it is important to recognize the importance of masking, particularly for those with immunocompromised conditions.

Homemade indoor air filters can trap and remove 99% of airborne viruses.

Counseling is particularly important for pediatric patients or those with other medical conditions