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China’s Health Authorities Fighting Surge in Cases of Mpox, Comparison of Bivalent and Monovalent mRNA Vaccine Boosters, and Prediction of Cognitive Deficits 6 and 12 Months After COVID-19 Hospitalization Using Acute Blood Biomarker Profiles

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  • 6 views
  • September 11, 2023
37:41

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The Public Health Significance of Finding Autochthonous Melioidosis Cases in the United States, Clinical Antiviral Efficacy of Remdesivir in COVID-19, and the Potential Protective Effect from Vaccination on Risk of Autoimmune Diseases Following COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 9 views
  • September 8, 2023
20:34

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Modeling Poliovirus Transmission in New York State, FDA Approves First Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals to Prevent RSV in Infants, and the Incidence of New-Onset Hypertension Post COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 105 views
  • August 29, 2023
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30:35

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COVID-19 Mortality and Readmission Among Older Adults with COVID-19, Safety Profile and Outcomes of Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Treatment in COVID-19 Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease, and Diabetes Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 7 views
  • August 21, 2023
17:09

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Nirsevimab for RSV: A Breakthrough Product for Babies

FEATURING Paul Offit, Vincent Racaniello
  • 1,355 views
  • August 14, 2023
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28:33

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Nucleoprotein-Based Universal Influenza A Vaccine Candidate, Impact of Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 on Short and Long- Term Outcomes in a Large Generalizable Population

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 8 views
  • August 14, 2023
19:13

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Effectiveness of Oral Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir vs. Intravenous Three-Day Remdesivir in Severe COVID-19 Prevention, Association Between SARS-CoV-2 Positivity and Long COVID Duration, and NIH Launching Phase 2 Long-COVID Treatment Trials

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 170 views
  • August 9, 2023
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26:17

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Advisory Committee Recommendations on Use of RSV Vaccines in Older Adults, Case Report of Leprosy in Central Florida, and the Relationship Between Azithromycin and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Unvaccinated Patients with COVID‐19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 478 views
  • August 3, 2023
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15:27

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Do We Still Need COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates?

FEATURING Paul Offit, Vincent Racaniello
  • 17 views
  • August 3, 2023
44:27

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Influenza Hemagglutinin Stem Nanoparticle Vaccine Induces Cross-Group 1 Neutralizing Antibodies in Healthy Adults, Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Variants on Inpatient Clinical Outcome, and Gut Microbiota Derived Symbiotic Formula (SIM01) as a Novel Adjuvant Therapy for COVID‐19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 4 views
  • August 3, 2023
30:20

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SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection and Severity of the Disease: Effectiveness of COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine, Molnupiravir and Risk of Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19, and Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Long COVID Syndrome in COVID-19 Survivors

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 11 views
  • August 3, 2023
26:06

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Omicron Subvariant BA.5 Efficiently Infects Lung Cells, a Common Allele of HLA is Associated with Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection, and the Immunology of Long COVID

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 317 views
  • August 2, 2023
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23:46

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New Risk Assessment for the H5N1 Avian Flu Viruses, Repeated Antibiotic Exposure and Risk of Hospitalization and Death Following COVID-19 Infection, and Long Term Follow-Up of a Multicenter Cohort of COVID-19 Patients with Pulmonary Embolism

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 5 views
  • August 2, 2023
17:56

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The Casual Cruelty of Placebo-Controlled Vaccine Trials

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 10 views
  • August 2, 2023
30:34

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Autochthonous Leprosy in the United States, Novel Clinical Characteristics of Mpox Virus Infection, and Effectiveness of the COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 2 views
  • August 2, 2023
27:32

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CDC Vaccine Advisory Group Recommends Newly Approved RSV Vaccines, Real-World Effectiveness of Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir on COVID-19, and COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Outpatient Therapy to Prevent Outpatient Hospitalization

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 12 views
  • August 2, 2023
35:44

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Infectious Diseases Society of America Guidelines on the Diagnosis of COVID-19, Immunogenicity, and Protection of Heterologous Boost, and Female Reproductive Health Impacts of Long COVID

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 10 views
  • August 2, 2023
44:53

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Tracking Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication, Evaluation of Oseltamivir to Prevent Hospitalization in Outpatients with Influenza, and Successful Treatment of Persistent Symptomatic COVID-19 Infection with Extended Duration Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 7 views
  • August 2, 2023
08:32

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The Next Wave of Severe COVID-19

FEATURING Paul Offit, Vincent Racaniello
  • 98 views
  • August 2, 2023
32:33

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Discerning the Role of Children in Household Viral Transmission During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Changing Epidemiology of Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19 After Introduction of Vaccines, and Development of a Definition of Post Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 1 view
  • August 2, 2023
14:20

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Newly Licensed Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines for Adults: What Should You Know?

FEATURING Paul Offit, Vincent Racaniello
  • 12 views
  • August 2, 2023
12:58

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Can We Make a Universal Pandemic Vaccine?

FEATURING Paul Offit, Vincent Racaniello
  • 4 views
  • August 2, 2023
12:28

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Nasal Spray Covid Vaccines: Hope or Hype?

FEATURING Paul Offit, Vincent Racaniello
  • 12 views
  • August 2, 2023
37:52

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Potential for Recurrent Monkeypox Outbreaks, Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Receiving FDA Approval for Adult Patients at High Risk of Progression to Severe COVID-19, Efficacy and Safety of Antimicrobial Stewardship Prospective Audit and Feedback in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 7 views
  • August 2, 2023
35:57

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CDC HIV Surveillance Report, Recent FDA Approval of Abrysvo Vaccine, and Statement on the Antigen Composition of COVID-19 Vaccines

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 5 views
  • August 2, 2023
32:23

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Variant-Specific Clinical Performance of a SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test with Focus on Omicron VOC, Trajectories of the Evolution of Post COVID-19 Condition, and Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Targeting Severe Fatigue Following COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 9 views
  • August 2, 2023
42:12

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First Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Approved for use in the United States, Comparative Effectiveness of the SARS-COV-2 Vaccines During Delta Dominance, Clinical Outcomes Following Treatment for COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 9 views
  • August 2, 2023
28:07

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Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks, Risk of Deak in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 Versus Influenza, and Epidemiologic and Clinical Features of Mpox-Associated Deaths

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 6 views
  • August 2, 2023
16:58

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Effectiveness of Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19, Efficacy and Safety of Anakinra Plus Standard of Care for Patients with Severe COVID-19, and Defining of Post COVID-19 Condition Among Published Research Studies

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 85 views
  • August 2, 2023
55:19

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Combatting a Vacuum of Medical Information, Adeno-associated Virus Type 2 in US Children with Acute Severe Hepatitis, and the Breadth of the Neutralizing Antibody Response to Original SARS-CoV-2 Infection is Linked to the Presence of Long COVID-19 Symptoms

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 15 views
  • April 21, 2023
41:48

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Do Antibiotics Reduce the Risk of Death From Viral Respiratory Infections? Why Do Norovirus Infections Continue to Rise in the US? What are the Risk Factors Associated with Post−COVID-19 Conditions?

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 1,846 views
  • April 9, 2023
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45:08

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The Story of the Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2, Prior COVID-19 Infection Associated with Increased Risk of Newly Diagnosed Erectile Dysfunction, and the Effectiveness of Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir in

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 2 views
  • April 9, 2023
33:06

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Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Infection Following Remdesivir Therapy for Chronic SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Nirmatrelvir and the Risk of Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, and the Optimal Duration of Systemic Corticosteroids in COVID-19 Treatment

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 2 views
  • April 9, 2023
30:16

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Confronting the Evolution and Expansion of Anti-Vaccine Activism in the USA During the COVID-19 Era, the Effectiveness of Maternal Influenza Vaccination, and Cardiac Abnormalities in Long COVID 1 Year Post SARS-CoV-2 Infection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 23 views
  • April 9, 2023
43:10

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FDA Authorizes First At-Home Test to Detect Both Influenza and COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccines Versus Pediatric Hospitalization, and the Effect of COVID-19 Vaccination on Long COVID

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 6 views
  • April 9, 2023
45:19

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The Efficacy and Safety of Two RSV Vaccines in Older Adults, Serological Response to Vaccination in Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID, and the Association of COVID-19 Vaccination With Risk for Incident Diabetes After COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 19 views
  • April 9, 2023
45:01

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SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibodies After Bivalent vs. Monovalent Booster, Masks Reducing the Risk of Spreading Infections, and Guidance on the Use of Convalescent Plasma to Treat Immunocompromised Patients with COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 11 views
  • April 9, 2023
42:00

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Prevalence and Clinical Outcomes of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Versus influenza Virus Are, Prevention and Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 and Severe Fatigue and Persistent Symptoms Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 4 views
  • April 9, 2023
42:00

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The Negative Effect of Preexisting Immunity on Influenza Vaccine Responses, Prior Vaccination and Immune Responses During SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infection, and

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • April 9, 2023
12:52

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Co-Detection of Other Respiratory Viruses Among Children Hospitalized With COVID-19, Increased Influenza Activity Among Children, and COVID-19 Vaccines Versus Pediatric Hospitalization

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 2 views
  • February 14, 2023
16:41

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Protective Effectiveness of Previous SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Hybrid Immunity Against the Omicron Variant and Severe Disease, Persistent COVID-19 Symptoms at 6 Months After Onset and the Role of Vaccination Before or After SARS-COV-2 Infection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 4 views
  • February 14, 2023
42:53

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Effect of Fluvoxamine vs Placebo on Time to Sustained Recovery in Outpatients with Mild to Moderate COVID-19, Hyperimmune Globulin for Severely Immunocompromised Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19, Systemic Review

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 25 views
  • January 31, 2023
55:34

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The Impact of Community Masking on COVID-19 and the Risk of Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 43 views
  • January 31, 2023
46:17

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Effectiveness of the Bivalent mRNA Vaccine in Preventing Severe COVID-19 Outcomes and Long COVID-19 Outcomes One Year After Mild SARS-CoV-2 Infection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 15 views
  • January 28, 2023
42:58

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Infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infections and Reinfections During the Omicron Wave, SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Persistence in the Human Body and Brain at Autopsy, and increased Heart Disease Risk After COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 5 views
  • January 28, 2023
52:49

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The Epidemiology of Long COVID-19 in US Adults, Persistent Symptoms and Sequelae After SARS-CoV-2 Infection Not Requiring Hospitalization, Outpatient Treatment of COVID-19 with Metformin, Ivermectin, and Fluvoxamine and the Development of Long COVID-19 over 10-month Follow-Up

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 3 views
  • January 28, 2023
53:48

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COVID-19 Discussion: Origins, Vaccines, Public Health Response, and the Impact on Society

FEATURING Vincent Racaniello, Carl Zimmer
  • 7 views
  • January 28, 2023
51:07

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Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Coinfection and Clinical Characteristics, Excess Mortality Estimates Associated With the COVID-19 Pandemic, and COVID-19 reveals Associations Between Individual Symptoms and Inflammatory Indexes

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 5 views
  • January 28, 2023
42:53

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Reduced Risk of Mpox After Vaccine Compared With Risk Among Unvaccinated Persons, Incidence of Viral Rebound After Treatment With Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir and Molnupiravir, and the Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine in the Prevention of Post–COVID-19 Conditions

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 6 views
  • January 28, 2023
28:29

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Mpox in Women, SARS-CoV-2 Serology and Self-Reported Infection Among Adults, and Data-Driven Identification of Post-Acute SARS-CoV-2 Infection Subphenotypes

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 2 views
  • January 28, 2023
49:03

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Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccination of Pregnant Women, Real-world Evidence of Novel Treatments for COVID-19 on Mortality, and Effectiveness and Safety of Extended Thromboprophylaxis in Post-discharge Patients with COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 4 views
  • January 28, 2023
44:41

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Human Mpox Virus Infection in Women and Non-binary Individuals During the 2022 Outbreaks, Changes in Population Immunity Against Infection and Severe Disease From SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variants in the United States, and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers for the Treatment of COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 6 views
  • January 28, 2023
42:42

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Four Things to Know About RSV, a Systematic Review of the Clinical Effectiveness of Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab for Prophylaxis of COVID-19 in Immunocompromised Patients, and Long-Lasting Symptoms After an Acute COVID-19 Infection and Factors Associated With Their Resolution

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 5 views
  • January 28, 2023
50:10

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Severe Mpox in Hospitalized Patients, Reinfections with Different SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Sub Variants, and Assessing Melatonin for Effects on Inflammatory Markers, Clinical Signs, Symptoms, and Mortality

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 3 views
  • January 27, 2023
46:07

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Distinguishing SARS-CoV-2 Persistence and Reinfection, Novavax NVX-COV2373 Triggering Potent Neutralization of Omicron Sub-lineages and the Association Between Regular Physical Activity and the Protective Effect of Vaccination Against SARS-CoV-2 in a South African Case

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 5 views
  • January 27, 2023
34:25

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Predicting Upcoming the Global Infection Burden of Influenza, Severe Outcomes After Full Vaccination From COVID-19, and Immunomodulators for the Treatment of COVID-19 Making Way for Comparative Trials

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 30 views
  • December 29, 2022
45:33

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Healthcare-associated Infection With Monkeypox Virus, Misrepresentation and Nonadherence RegardingCOVID-199 Public Health Measures

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 12 views
  • December 29, 2022
43:32

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Multi-National Monkeypox Outbreaks, Rates of Monkeypox Cases by Vaccination Status, and Protection of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Against Reinfection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 53 views
  • October 12, 2022
59:34

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SARS-CoV-2 Bivalent Boosters: Why Are They Being Recommended by the CDC? Who Would Benefit Most From These Boosters?

FEATURING Paul Offit, Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Brianne Barker, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler
  • 873 views
  • October 10, 2022
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39:31

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Have SARS-CoV-2 Reinfections Increased Significantly? How to Recognize Distinct Symptom Patterns for Long COVID-19?

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 62 views
  • October 6, 2022
  • 1
53:54

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Poliovirus Public Health Response, Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Impact, and Updates on Monkeypox Transmission and Testing Delays

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 17 views
  • October 6, 2022
53:29

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How Effective are COVID-19 Vaccines Over Time Prior to Omicron Emergence? How Has COVID-19 Vaccination Impacted the Risk of Developing Long-COVID Symptoms?

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 61 views
  • September 22, 2022
53:23

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Variant Influenza Virus Infections, Monkeypox, and COVID-19 Update: Recommendations for Identification, Treatment, and Prevention for the Summer and Fall of 2022

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 70 views
  • September 14, 2022
  • 1
12:30

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Vaccine Effectiveness Against Influenza Illness in Children, Clinical Manifestations of Infection with Poliovirus and Clinical Guidance for Monkeypox Diagnosis and Treatment

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 4 views
  • September 7, 2022
34:17

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Distinguishing Features of Long-COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 Medication Use and Real World Effectiveness During the Omicron Surge

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 28 views
  • September 7, 2022
27:07

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Monkeypox Clinical Presentation, Virological Assessment, and Characteristics of Ambulatory and Hospitalized Patients with Monkeypox Virus Infection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 20 views
  • September 7, 2022
13:16

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Rapid Point of Care Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibody Titer, Bivalent Vaccine Progress, and Oral Nirmatrelvir and Ritonavir in Non-hospitalized Vaccinated Patients with COVID-19

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 4 views
  • September 7, 2022
19:45

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Monkeypox Update: Transmission, Detecting Asymptomatic Infections, and Tecovirimat for Treatment

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 3 views
  • September 7, 2022
22:25

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CDC SARS-CoV-2 Isolation and Precaution Recommendations, HEPA Filter Effectiveness and Randomized Trial Overview of Metformin, Ivermectin, and Fluvoxamine

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 19 views
  • September 7, 2022
18:17

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Guidance for the Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 80 views
  • September 7, 2022
  • 2
21:42

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COVID-19 Post-Infectious Symptoms, Syndromes of Different Variants Among Children and Adolescents

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 24 views
  • September 7, 2022
  • 1
35:38

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COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment Updates: Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab Administration and Infection Associations, Repeat Administration of Casirivimab/Imdevimab, and Baricitinib in Patients Admitted With COVID-19 Infection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 78 views
  • September 7, 2022
11:54

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Monkeypox and Polio Clinical Update: Tecovirimat for Treatment of Monkeypox, the Current Prevalence of Polio and Immunization Recommendations

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 56 views
  • August 31, 2022
  • 1
43:22

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Current Disease Prevalance of Monkeypox Infections, COVID-19 Antiviral Drug Treatments for Non-severe Disease, and Symptoms and Risk Factors for Long COVID-19 in Non-hospitalized Adults

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 248 views
  • August 1, 2022
  • 5
41:48

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Rapid Diagnostic Testing in Response to the Monkeypox Outbreak, Leading Causes of Death in the U.S. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Broadly-Neutralizing Antibodies Against Emerging Variants

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 20 views
  • July 28, 2022
49:14

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COVID-19 Vaccines: Effectiveness of Vaccines During Delta Dominance, Durability of Vaccines Against Severe Outcomes, and Post-Infection Health Impairments in Children and Adolescents

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 19 views
  • July 27, 2022
37:50

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Severe COVID-19 Risk Factors, Methotrexate's Impact on Vaccine Immunity and Fall Booster Updates

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 780 views
  • July 6, 2022
  • 7
45:55

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SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Outcomes, Hospitalization for Infection After Paxlovid Treatment, and the Risk of Long COVID-19 With Different Variants

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 93 views
  • June 29, 2022
47:32

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COVID-19 Prevention & Treatment Review: Infection Prevention With Tixagevimab, Casirivimab/Imdevimab and Remdesivir in Patients With Depleted B-Cells and Rheumatic Symptoms Following Infection

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 30 views
  • June 23, 2022
47:12

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Management of Hair Loss After COVID-19 Infection, FDA Vaccine Schedule Recommendations, and Paxlovid Outcomes During Recent Infection Surge

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 70 views
  • June 14, 2022
45:06

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COVID-19 Management and Infection Prevention: Rehabilitation for Post-Acute Infection, Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab for Infection Prevention, and the Updated Guidelines on Treatment With Famotidine

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 777 views
  • June 8, 2022
  • 7
49:11

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COVID-19 Antivirals and Therapeutics: What is the Real World Effectiveness of Molnupiravir and Paxlovid? How Do These Treatments Perform at Preventing Hospitalization and Reducing Relapse of Symptomatic Infections?

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 72 views
  • June 1, 2022
27:12

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What Should You Know About Recent Monkeypox Outbreak, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment?

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 900 views
  • June 1, 2022
  • 5
60:49

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What is the Level of SARS-CoV-2 Cross Variant Immunity Without Vaccination? What is the Attack Rate of Emerging Variant B.1.1.529?

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 28 views
  • June 1, 2022
57:03

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SARS-CoV-2 Early Treatment With Ivermectin, Monoclonals for Hospitalized Patients and Current Risk Assessment for Public Events

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 68 views
  • May 20, 2022
  • 1
48:32

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COVID-19: Tocilizumab and Baricitinib Use in Hospitalized Patients, IL-6 Inhibitors and Mortality, Infection Relapse Following Paxlovid and Prehospital Administration of Remdesivir

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 75 views
  • May 12, 2022
36:18

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COVID-19: Seroprevalence of Infection-Induced Antibodies, Public Health Impact of Vaccines in the US, and Post Infection Inflammation

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 51 views
  • May 5, 2022
  • 1
18:05

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COVID-19 Cases & Hospitalizations: What's the Latest on COVID-19 Antivirals? Has Omicron Increased COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among Children?

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 42 views
  • May 2, 2022
05:46

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How Did the COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Using Breath Samples Perform in a Recent Study? How Have Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines Changed?

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 16 views
  • May 2, 2022
21:46

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How Common Are COVID-19 Co-Infections and Do They Increase Risk of Death? What Does Global Data Show on Viral Prevalence of Long COVID-19 and What Are the Most Common Symptoms?

FEATURING Daniel Griffin, Vincent Racaniello
  • 14 views
  • May 2, 2022
53:53

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