Sepsis still kills 1 in 5 people worldwide – two ICU physicians offer a new approach to stopping it
Sepsis onset can be difficult to recognize, in part because its symptoms can mimic those of many other conditions. A treatment delay of even a few hours can make the difference between life and death.
June 10, 2022 • ~10 min
COVID-19 official counts can miss mild cases – here's how serosurveys that analyze blood for signs of past infection can help
Your blood can hold a record of past illnesses. That information can reveal how many people have had a certain infection – like 58% of Americans having had COVID-19 by the end of February 2022.
May 6, 2022 • ~9 min
Why we can't 'boost' our way out of the COVID-19 pandemic for the long term
Research suggests that too-frequent immunizations may lead to a phenomenon called “immune exhaustion.”
April 15, 2022 • ~9 min
How the 'test to treat' initiative aims to get ahead of the next wave of COVID-19
Earlier detection and treatment of COVID-19 by health care providers in pharmacies could help prevent surges in infection rates and severe illness.
April 5, 2022 • ~10 min
How does the immune system mobilize in response to a COVID-19 infection or a vaccine? 5 essential reads
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought immunology terms that are typically relegated to textbooks into our everyday vernacular. These stories helped us make sense of the ever-evolving science.
March 17, 2022 • ~9 min
If I am vaccinated and get COVID-19, what are my chances of dying? The answer is surprisingly hard to find
Calculating your risk of death or hospitalization if you are infected with the coronavirus requires good data – notably, the total number of infections in the US. Unfortunately, that data is fuzzy.
Feb. 24, 2022 • ~7 min
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