Are long COVID sufferers falling through the cracks?
Researchers say the lingering symptoms are often misdiagnosed by doctors and dismissed by employers or loved ones. The results can be devastating for patients and the economy.
mRNA vaccine beats infection for key defense against COVID
Stanford Medicine researchers have shown that prior SARS-CoV-2 infection reduces killer T cells’ response to vaccination. These cells are crucial for eliminating the virus from the body.
Wastewater could be key to tracking more viruses than just COVID-19
Researchers have developed methods for using wastewater to track the levels of various respiratory viruses in a population. This can provide real-time information about virus circulation in a community.
Nasal injections could treat COVID-19-related smell loss
In a trial led by Stanford Medicine researchers, more than half of patients with persistent smell loss saw improvement with injections of platelet-rich plasma.
Specific steps, including the bivalent booster and testing after travel and gatherings, can help protect community members against COVID-19. Free rapid test kits are available for faculty, staff, postdocs, and students.
