Month: October 2021

COVID-19 Hospital Visitor Rules: Families Want More Access

Banned from the Florida hospital room where her mother lay dying of COVID-19, Jayden Arbelaez pitched an idea to construction employees working nearby. “Is there any way that I could get there?” Arbelaez asked them, pointing to a small third-story window of the hospital in… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 13, 2021

FDA Undecided on Timing of Booster for J&J COVID-19 Vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it is wrestling with whether and when recipients of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine need another dose – at six months or as early as two months. In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 13, 2021

Immune system keeps the intestinal flora in balance

Trillions of benign bacteria live in the intestine. They are kept in a continuous balance by the immune system, which thereby makes them harmless to humans. Researchers have been able to show how certain natural antibodies keep these bacteria in check. The findings could make an important contribution to the development of superior vaccines. Read […]

Published on October 13, 2021