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Convalescent Plasma Treatment For COVID-19 Patients Gets Caught In Political Crossfire
Doctors are concerned that the treatment is becoming politicized. -
Bold Hopes For Virus Antibody Tests Still Unfulfilled
The U.S. is awash in the antibody tests, but the bold predictions about their usefulness have yet to materialize. -
How Can You Tell If A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Working?
Several COVID-19 vaccine candidates are being tested now. But why does it take 30,000 volunteers to know if one is safe and effective? And what does it mean to say a vaccine candidate is working? -
Flu Season Looms And Scientists Wonder How Flu And COVID-19 Might Mix
There's a lot scientists don't know about how viral infections can interact. But researchers are eager to figure out how COVID-19 infections might affect flu infections and vice versa. -
CDC Asks States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution Starting In Late October
The CDC's planning guidance for states includes multiple scenarios for the rollout of a vaccine this year, including possibly having a limited number of doses available in October and November. -
Drug Combination Slows Progression Of ALS And Could Mark 'New Era' In Treatment
Scientists say new drugs are on the way for patients with ALS. The latest is a two-drug combo that appears to slow the progression of the fatal nerve disease with a modest but meaningful benefit. -
As Telemedicine Replaces The Physical Exam, What Are Doctors Missing?
Certain diagnoses are harder to catch without an in-person connection. And beyond that, a doctor reflects on the loss of a ritual that can provide "real comfort and meaning" to physician and patient. -
What A Nasal Spray Vaccine Against COVID-19 Might Do Even Better Than A Shot
A vaccine against the coronavirus needs to keep people from getting very sick and dying. But preventing the spread of the disease is also important, and vaccines delivered by nasal spray may do that. -
Back To Life: COVID Lung Transplant Survivor Tells Her Story
After six weeks on a ventilator, she was dying of COVID-19. But doctors took a gamble and gave Mayra Ramirez a double lung transplant. Now she shares what it's like to come back from the brink. -
How Should I Cover My Face? A Deeper Look Into Neck Gaiters And Face Shields
Experts look into a new study that claims wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all. And they discuss other face coverings such as goggles and plastic face shields.
