Covid-19 | Top 55 novel treatment findings

Monoclonal antibodies reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations

MAb treatment was associated with a significant reduction in emergency department visits and hospitalizations, with an odds ratio of 0.69 (95% CI 0.60-0.79).

Study published: 2021-03-17

Post-COVID-19 patients need second vaccine dose

Individuals previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 showed significantly higher antibody levels post-vaccination compared to those without prior infection, suggesting a strong immune response and potential for prioritizing vaccination strategies.

Study published: 2021-04-13

Vaccination status affects COVID-19 risk

The study found that individuals not up-to-date on vaccination had a lower risk of contracting COVID-19 compared to those who were up-to-date, challenging the effectiveness of the current vaccination classification.

Study published: 2023-06-12

Vaccination reduces COVID-19 transmission

The study found that vaccination led to a demonstrable reduction in disease burden within vaccinated populations, contributing to a widespread reduction in disease incidence as the vaccination campaign progressed.

Study published: 2023-05-12

Bivalent booster prevents COVID-19 infections

The study predicts that the bivalent booster mRNA-1273.214 will prevent 40% of infections and 48% of hospitalizations over a 6-month period compared to no booster, while the monovalent booster mRNA-1273 will prevent 34% of infections and 42% of hospitalizations. The updated bivalent vaccine mRNA-1273.222 is expected to prevent 18% of infections and 25% of hospitalizations.

Study published: 2022-07-22

Updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccines effective in preventing severe outcomes for older adults and high-risk individuals.

The mRNA-1273.815 vaccine campaign is predicted to prevent approximately 1,697,900 symptomatic infections, 85,400 hospitalizations, and 4,100 deaths compared to no vaccination. It is also expected to be more effective than the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, preventing an additional 90,100 symptomatic infections, 3,500 hospitalizations, and 160 deaths.

Study published: 2023-10-10

Lithium reduces COVID-19 risk in older patients with bipolar disorder.

Patients taking lithium showed a 50% reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 compared to those not taking the medication, indicating a protective effect against the virus.

Study published: 2021-07-21

Updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines reduce infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in adults.

The Moderna Fall Campaign is projected to reduce symptomatic infections by 7.2 million, hospitalizations by 343,000, and deaths by 50,500. It is expected to increase quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) by 740,880, demonstrating significant clinical benefits.

Study published: 2023-09-07

Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 booster improves protection against Omicron variant in individuals aged 5 and older.

The review indicates that bivalent boosters provide modest to moderate additional protection against COVID-19 illness and hospitalization compared to monovalent boosters, particularly during the prevalence of Omicron variants.

Study published: 2023-03-29

COVID-19 vaccine effective against JN.1 variant

The vaccine was associated with a 23% effectiveness against COVID-19 during the study period, indicating a significant reduction in the risk of infection among vaccinated individuals.

Study published: 2024-05-20

Vaccines reduce Delta variant infection risk

The effectiveness of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine was found to be 39% for a single dose and 64% for a double dose. For the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, effectiveness was 20% for a single dose and 84% for a double dose, indicating significant improvement with full vaccination.

Study published: 2021-10-14

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine shows 29% effectiveness in Cleveland Clinic employees.

The bivalent vaccine showed 29% effectiveness against COVID-19 during the BA.4/5 phase and 19% during the BQ phase, with no effectiveness during the XBB phase.

Study published: 2023-02-23

Heterologous vaccination boosts immune response

Heterologous vaccination with BNT162b2 after ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 significantly increased the frequency of Spike-specific CD4 and CD8 T cells and neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 variants compared to homologous vaccination.

Study published: 2021-06-03

Vaccination reduces COVID-19 severity

Fully vaccinated individuals showed significantly lower rates of in-hospital mortality and were more likely to be outpatients compared to unvaccinated individuals. Vaccination was identified as a protective factor against severe disease and death.

Study published: 2022-05-07

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 reduces severe COVID-19 in vulnerable populations

Vaccination significantly reduces the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19, even in the presence of variants.

Study published: 2021-11-17

BNT162b2 vaccine reduces COVID-19 infections in high-risk populations.

SARS-CoV-2 infections were reduced by 65.8% to 84.7% during the 15-21, 22-28, and >28 days post-vaccination periods, with severe COVID-19 incidence rates reduced by 75.7% to 93.3%.

Study published: 2021-04-28

COVID-19 vaccination reduces infection and death rates in patients.

Vaccination in the US reduced peak incidence of infection, disease, and death by over 55%, and cumulative incidence by over 32%. In China, the reductions were over 77% and over 65%, respectively. The study highlights that nearly three vaccinations were needed to avert one infection in the US, while only one was needed in China.

Study published: 2021-01-08

COVID-19 vaccination increases antibody levels after infection in adults

Post-infection antibody titers were significantly elevated, with some patients exceeding 40,000 AU/mL, indicating a robust immune response following natural infection after vaccination.

Study published: 2023-02-07

The mRNA vaccine boosts antibody levels in COVID-19 survivors.

A robust immunogenic response was observed, with a mean level of anti-Spike antibodies at 19319.2±1787.5 AU/ml, particularly high in those previously infected with SARS-CoV-2.

Study published: 2021-04-07

Monoclonal antibody infusions reduce hospitalizations in high-risk COVID-19 patients.

The implementation of mAb infusions can significantly reduce hospitalizations and severe disease progression in COVID-19 patients, especially when administered early.

Study published: 2021-07-31

Vaccination reduces COVID-19 reinfection risk

Vaccination and previous infection were associated with a significantly lower incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, with no infections reported among previously infected individuals during the study period, and a very low incidence among vaccinated individuals.

Study published: 2021-07-07

Dexamethasone reduces COVID-19 mortality

Dexamethasone use was associated with a significant reduction in mortality among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 requiring respiratory support, with a hazard ratio of 0.46 in the adjusted analysis.

Study published: 2020-10-27

Novel herbal antiviral reduces COVID-19 mortality

The treatment group exhibited a significantly lower mortality rate of 8.33% compared to 60% in the placebo group, with improved survival rates and laboratory parameters such as white blood cell count and C-reactive protein levels on day 7.

Study published: 2021-11-23

Heterologous COVID-19 vaccination effective: CoronaVac followed by Vaxzevria boosts immune response in adults.

The combination of CoronaVac followed by Vaxzevria resulted in antibody levels comparable to two doses of Vaxzevria, suggesting improved immune response.

Study published: 2021-09-03

Vaccination reduces COVID-19 spread

Increased vaccination coverage and adherence to NPIs can significantly reduce the number of COVID-19 cases and hasten the timing of pandemic control, with projections indicating control could be achieved as early as May 2021 in certain regions with adequate vaccination and adherence levels.

Study published: 2021-03-24

The updated COVID-19 vaccine prevents infections and hospitalizations in adults.

The model predicts that if the updated COVID-19 vaccine is administered to all adults, approximately 7.3 million infections, 275,000 hospitalizations, and 26,000 deaths will be prevented. If the vaccine is limited to those aged 65 years and older, about 2.9 million infections, 180,000 hospitalizations, and 19,000 deaths will be prevented.

Study published: 2023-10-25

Barrier device reduces aerosol exposure

Significant reduction in aerosol and droplet exposure during intubation when using the barrier device, with first pass intubation achieved in all scenarios.

Study published: 2022-01-25

NDV-HXP-S vaccine boosts immune response in healthy adults against COVID-19

The immune response was robust, with the 10 µg dose showing the highest geometric mean concentrations of neutralizing antibodies. 84% to 96% of vaccine groups achieved a ≥4-fold increase in neutralizing antibodies compared to baseline.

Study published: 2022-02-05

Exposure to Mycobacterium species reduces COVID-19 severity in older adults with comorbidities.

Populations with higher prevalence of trained immunity showed reduced COVID-19 incidence and mortality, suggesting a protective effect against the disease.

Study published: 2021-12-06

Thrombo-prophylaxis reduces pulmonary thromboembolism incidence in SARS-CoV-2 patients

The study found a considerable incidence of PE diagnosed by CTPA in SARS-CoV-2 infected patients, despite the administration of thrombo-prophylaxis, indicating a need for further investigation into treatment efficacy.

Study published: 2021-03-24

Specific delivery management interventions prevent neonatal COVID-19 in infants.

The study highlights the need for rigorous and multinational studies to establish effective guidelines for preventing transmission from mother to neonate, although specific positive outcomes from DMI were not established due to insufficient evidence.

Study published: 2023-02-15

Plasma exchange reduces harmful antibodies in severe COVID-19 patients.

The generation of ADAMTS13 antibodies was associated with lower ADAMTS13 activity, increased disease severity, and a trend towards higher mortality, suggesting a significant impact on the disease course.

Study published: 2021-03-20

COVID-19 vaccination reduces Acute Myocardial Infarction risk in older adults

The study found that COVID-19 vaccination is associated with a significantly lower rate of AMI compared to COVID-19 infection. Specifically, the rate of AMI was much lower among vaccinated individuals than those who contracted COVID-19, indicating a protective effect of vaccination against AMI.

Study published: 2022-07-25

Antiretroviral therapy reduces COVID-19 mortality risk in HIV patients.

Studies suggest that while PLWH are not more likely to contract COVID-19, those with HIV may experience higher mortality rates if infected, particularly if they have low CD4 counts. Effective ART can mitigate some risks associated with COVID-19.

Study published: 2020-12-07

Procalcitonin aids COVID-19 treatment decisions

Procalcitonin was associated with reduced antibiotic use and duration, improved identification of disease severity, and potentially better patient outcomes in COVID-19 management.

Study published: 2021-01-15

Favipiravir shows no clinical benefit

Favipiravir was associated with a higher rate of viral clearance by day 28 (79.8% vs. 64.1%, P <0.001), but did not show a significant difference in clinical improvement or mortality rates.

Study published: 2021-11-30

Remdesivir improves COVID-19 outcomes in patients with severe symptoms.

The analysis indicated a 62% rate of clinical improvement in patients treated with remdesivir compared to placebo, with a relative risk of 1.17 for clinical improvement.

Study published: 2021-03-13

Vaccine boosting reduces COVID-19 risk

Boosting was associated with a significantly lower risk of COVID-19 infection among previously infected and vaccinated individuals.

Study published: 2022-02-13

Ivermectin-based therapy improves COVID-19 outcomes

All subjects resolved their symptoms in an average of 11 days, with significant improvement in oxygen saturation from 87.4% to 93.1% within 24 hours. Hospitalizations and deaths were significantly lower compared to background-matched controls.

Study published: 2021-07-07

Blood atlas reveals COVID-19 severity markers

The study identifies immune signatures and correlates of host response that can inform future drug development and personalized medicine approaches for COVID-19. It highlights potential therapeutic targets and biomarkers predictive of disease severity and outcomes.

Study published: 2021-05-11

High-dose nitazoxanide safe for COVID-19

Nitazoxanide was found to be safe and well tolerated, with no significant adverse events reported. The pharmacokinetic sampling confirmed that the drug maintained concentrations above the in vitro target throughout the dosing period.

Study published: 2021-09-11

Application of fit hacks improves mask effectiveness for COVID-19 prevention.

Fit hacks significantly improved the fit of masks, enhancing their effectiveness in preventing the spread of respiratory viruses.

Study published: 2020-11-03

Hydroxyzine reduces COVID-19 mortality

Hydroxyzine use was associated with a significant reduction in mortality (HR, 0.42) and a faster decrease in inflammatory markers related to COVID-19 mortality.

Study published: 2020-10-27

COVID-19 vaccination guidance for rheumatic patients

Positive outcomes include increased vaccination rates among PRD, improved understanding of vaccine safety and efficacy in this population, and guidance for individualized vaccination strategies.

Study published: 2021-03-12

Cyclosporine improves COVID-19 outcomes in severe patients

Cyclosporine use at a cumulative dose of 300 mg was associated with a significant decrease in mortality in severe COVID-19 patients compared to other therapies.

Study published: 2021-07-05

Ivermectin and Doxycycline improve COVID-19 outcomes

The combination therapy reduced the time to recovery and the percentage of patients progressing to more severe disease stages. It also decreased the mortality rate in severe patients from 22.72% to 0%.

Study published: 2020-10-27

Convalescent plasma reduces COVID-19 mortality

Patients receiving convalescent plasma showed a lower mortality rate compared to those receiving standard treatments, indicating improved survival rates.

Study published: 2020-10-29

Lopinavir and Ritonavir reduce COVID-19 symptoms in patients with high viral loads.

The treatments have shown a reduction in COVID-19-related symptoms, although the effectiveness varies among individuals.

Study published: 2020-11-03

Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin prolong QT interval in COVID-19 patients

No significant difference in QT interval prolongation between hydroxychloroquine alone and in combination with azithromycin; careful cardiac monitoring is emphasized for high-risk patients.

Study published: 2021-01-26

Remdesivir and glucocorticoids improve recovery in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

Positive outcomes include reduced time to recovery in hospitalized patients treated with remdesivir and improved survival rates with glucocorticoid treatment in severe cases. Convalescent plasma has shown promise in some studies for improving clinical outcomes.

Study published: 2020-11-07

Steroid therapy improved COVID-19 outcomes in younger patients.

Despite the increased use of steroids, the study found that mortality rates remained stable, while hospitalization and critical care admissions decreased in the second wave, indicating improved management of COVID-19 patients.

Study published: 2021-08-01

Favipiravir shows potential for COVID-19

The modeling indicates that intracellular concentrations of FAVI-RTP can be maintained for several days post-dosing, potentially allowing for sustained antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2. The estimated concentrations are sufficient to maintain the Km for the SARS-CoV-2 polymerase for up to 9 days following appropriate dosing.

Study published: 2021-01-05

Inpatient rehabilitation improves cognitive function in COVID-19 patients

71.1% of patients showed improvement in cognitive scores (MoCA) and met the minimally clinically important difference (MCID) during rehabilitation, indicating a positive impact on cognitive function and associated functional gains.

Study published: 2021-03-17

Mechanical ventilation and ECMO improve survival in older COVID-19 patients

The study found that while the number of critically ill patients with COVID-19 rose significantly, the ICU capacity was not exceeded, indicating that the healthcare system managed to accommodate the demand during the peak.

Study published: 2020-10-03

Antiretroviral therapy reduces COVID-19 severity in HIV patients

The study found a high rate of hospitalization (69.13%), ICU admission (12.90%), and a case fatality rate of 11.21% among patients living with HIV who contracted COVID-19, indicating significant health risks in this population.

Study published: 2021-07-28