Trump May Be Immune to the Coronavirus. But for How Long?

A unique treatment course may have blunted his body’s production of antibodies, scientists warn.

Schools (and Children) Need a Fresh Air Fix

Classrooms have needed better ventilation for years. It took a pandemic to get us to pay attention.

Johnson & Johnson Pauses Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Over Unexplained Illness

Johnson & Johnson has paused its COVID-19 vaccine trial after an “unexplained illness” of one the participants. The vaccine is currently in development as part of a partnership between Johnson & Johnson and a team led by Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC).

Covid-19 Reinfection Documented in Nevada Adds to Questions on Virus Immunity

Case of man reinfected with the coronavirus, reported in a Lancet medical journal, joins a number of Covid-19 second-cases world-wide

COVID-19 Deadlier for Men than Women, HMS Study Shows

A recently released review article from researchers at BIDMC showed that COVID-19 results in higher case numbers and mortality rates in men than women.

Donald Trump’s COVID-19 treatment is similar to the average American hospitalized with coronavirus. Only faster.

President Trump received mostly the same treatment as anyone would get for COVID-19, except for one experimental drug and the speed of his care.

The FDA Is Slowing Down COVID-19 Vaccine Approval. That Could Be Good for Public Health

Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) discusses the importance of ensuring the public that a COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in order to end the pandemic.

These are the experts on Gov. Baker’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution group

Sharon Wright, MD (Infectious Disease, BIDMC) has been named to a 17-member panel which will advise Governor Charlie Baker on a COVID-19 vaccine and its distribution.

‘You Worry About the Side Effects’: Doctors Discuss Trump’s COVID Treatments

White House physicians have confirmed President Donald Trump received supplemental oxygen, Remdesivir, an experimental antibody cocktail being tested by Regeneron and the steroid dexamethasone for his COVID-19 case

Nursing Students Adapt to COVID-19 Pandemic

Boston College student Haley Angelica (Nursing, BIDMC) shares how her experience of working through her adult health clinical rotation at BIDMC during the pandemic has taught her how to adapt and persevere through adversity.

A COVID-19 vaccine must be safe and effective

We are committed to recommending distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine when a vaccine meets the rigorous standards of safety and efficacy.

Temperature Isn’t a Good Litmus Test for Coronavirus, Doctors Say

Some reopened schools are taking children’s temperatures each day but experts and medical groups increasingly say a fever isn’t a good gauge of Covid-19

Beth Israel doctor responds to CDC guidance changes

Sharon Wright, MD (Infectious Disease, BIDMC) discusses changes in guidance from the CDC about how COVID-19 can be transmitted.

As Fall Arrives and Pressures Mount, Harvard Medical Researchers Press Forward on Two COVID Vaccine Trials

Dan Barouch, MD, PhD (Center for Virology and Vaccine Research, BIDMC) discusses a potential COVID-19 vaccine and the status of COVID-19 vaccine trials.

Home BP Monitoring Can Make Inroads During the Pandemic

Some hope that at-home readings may find their way to routine care in the COVID-19 era

Study finds 2 months of COVID-19 had higher death toll than 5 flu seasons at Boston hospital

In a study, Michael Donnino, MD (Emergency Medicine, BIDMC) and colleagues compared the impact of COVID-19 to that of influenza at BIDMC. The team found the number of patient deaths and their need for ventilators was much higher during the two months analyzed of COVID-19, compared to during five seasons of influenza over 40 months.

Fauci Discusses COVID-19 Response, Vaccine Progress at HMS Grand Rounds

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and ...

CDC says states should prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 1

C. Michael Gibson, MD (Cardiology, BIDMC) discusses a potential COVID-19 vaccine, including safety monitoring and how a potential vaccine would be deployed.

Call for independent committee for vaccine review

Kathryn Stephenson, MD, MPH (Center for Virology & Vaccine Research, BIDMC) discusses the recent call for the creation of an independent commission separate from the FDA to review data from coronavirus vaccine trials.

Boston hospital finds one COVID-19 spring takes far higher toll than 5 flu seasons

In a recent study, Michael Donnino, MD (Emergency Medicine, BIDMC) and colleagues compared the impact of COVID-19 to that of influenza at BIDMC. The team found the number of patient deaths and their need for ventilators was much higher during the two months analyzed of COVID-19, compared to during five seasons of influenza over 40 months.