Immune Systems Advisor

If you are confused about the recommendations made by different professional groups for the COVID-19 pandemic, you've come to the right place.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that COVID-19 levels across the United States are currently “very high” in more than half of the states, with Omicron variant KP.3.1.1 accounting for about half of all cases; for the two-week period ending September 14, 2024 ( source ). A spokesperson for the CDC told The Epoch Times that the KP.3.1.1 “is very similar to other circulating variants in the United States, and all current lineages are descendants of JN.1, which emerged in late 2023.” Some media outlets have referred to both the KP.2 and KP.3 variants as “FLiRT,” (which stands for mutations in the virus's spike protein at positions designated "F for L" and "R for T"). Are the current treatment options still relevant? The number of options for the treatment of COVID-19 has increa...

Paxlovid vs Remdesivir vs Monoclonal Antibody, what's the difference? If you are confused about the recommendations made by different professional groups for the COVID-19 pandemic, you've come to the right place.   Most people with COVID-19 will experience a mild illness, and they’ll be able to take care of themselves at home. But some—especially those with  underlying health conditions —could benefit from one of several COVID-19 treatments. Some of these are available in pill form and others are given intravenously or by injection—and all of them must be prescribed by a health care provider. As of the week ending August 5, 2023, the Omicron EG.5 variant and XBB sub-variants represent more than 70% of the SARS-CoV-2 variants currently circulating in the United States,  according  to the CDC.  In this article, we will do a roundup and cover 3 popular anti-viral treatments i.e. Remdesivir, Paxlovid and Monoclonal Antibodies. Pa...

As of June 2023, there are more than 9,000 studies that have been launched to investigate various treatments for COVID-19. You can review the details of these trials on  ClinicalTrials.gov . New ones are being added every day. The aim of this article is to organise and summarise relevant information in one place. Below, we look at the top 10 most tested and most watched categories. When interpreting scientific studies, it is important to remember that not all reviews are equally reliable or up to date. If you wish to gain a more comprehensive understanding, it is advisable to conduct a thorough examination of the papers, paying attention to the study dates and the number of studies included. Many reviews and guidelines may rely on outdated studies or fail to consider the full range of relevant research. By delving deeper into the literature, you can obtain a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of the subject matter. Top 10 Treatments proven to Fight C...