A University of Arizona study found that a rapid COVID-19 test produced accurate results only 32% of the time when used on asymptomatic subjects. However, when used on symptomatic people, the rapid test was more than 80% effective in its…

While COVID-19 cases trend rapidly upward across the United States, with 500,000 new cases reported just this past week, the number of deaths has remained steady. Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota are the most impacted by the surge…

Initially, research showed that antibodies to COVID-19 lasted only up to three months before steadily declining, but a new study published in Science finds that antibodies may last up to five months. This news provides individuals who have…

Although no COVID-19 vaccine is ready for distribution yet, dentists in Oregon are prepared to administer it and other necessary vaccinations to their patients. In May 2019, Oregon became the first state to allow dentists to prescribe and…

Results of a study that looked at more than 21,000 COVID-19 exposures among Minnesota healthcare workers showed that 25% were high-risk exposures in which the healthcare provider was within 6 feet of an infected patient for more than 15…

An ongoing trial of the antibody bamlanivimab—administered with remdesivir, an antiviral medication—on hospitalized COVID-19 patients has been halted by bamlanivimab’s manufacturer Eli Lilly. The decision was made to stop the trial after…

Even though they are at high risk of complications related to COVID-19, older adults are happier than younger people as the global pandemic continues on. The study, based out of Stanford University in Stanford, California, included 1,000…

Phase 3 General Distribution Funding from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Provider Relief Fund is available to dental practices. Opening on October 5 and closing November 6, the funding is part of the Coronavirus…

Two peer-reviewed studies demonstrate a decrease in deaths among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across the board, including older adults and those with comorbidities. One study looked at 5,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in New York…

A University of Michigan School of Dentistry survey found that oral health professionals are less afraid of COVID-19 than other healthcare providers and non-healthcare providers, even though their work is noted as high risk. The survey of…