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ARTISTRY-1 supports switch from complex HIV regimen to a novel single pill
The phase II/III open-label ARTISTRY-1 trial shows that people living with HIV (PWH) may simplify their complex regimen (CR) by switching to a novel daily single-tablet regimen (STR) comprising bictegravir and lenacapavir (BIC+LEN).
ARTISTRY-1 supports switch from complex HIV regimen to a novel single pill
04 Mar 2026
Rehab helps resolve platypnoea–orthodeoxia syndrome in COVID-19 patients
Timely and effective rehabilitation interventions can improve orthodeoxia and functional outcome in patients with COVID-19-related platypnoea‒orthodeoxia syndrome (POS), suggests a Singapore study.
Rehab helps resolve platypnoea–orthodeoxia syndrome in COVID-19 patients
23 Feb 2026
Single intranasal dose of live-attenuated vaccine confers broad protection against coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2
A single intranasal dose of a live-attenuated broad-spectrum coronavirus vaccine developed at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) elicits broad, potent and long-lasting immunity against diverse SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VoCs) and more divergent SARS-CoV-1 and hCoV-OC43 that translates into complete protection in animal models, including prevention of viral transmission to unvaccinated contacts.
Single intranasal dose of live-attenuated vaccine confers broad protection against coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2
13 Feb 2026
Mental health of high school students improved during pandemic: study
A recent study in Japan has observed a reduction in psychological stress and healthier mental health states among adolescents living in Tokyo during the COVID-19 pandemic.





