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Convalescent blood plasma has long been used as a therapy against serious diseases, including the Spanish flu, and will likely be used in future pandemics.

The data suggest that self-reported symptoms substantially overestimate COVID-19 disease relative to serology.

'Vaccine nationalism’ will prolong pandemic, warns WHO Director General.

Gaining public trust will be key to ensuring successful COVID-19 vaccine uptake.

Of the first 40 EU-funded COVID-19 research projects, UK scientists have been partners in projects worth £18 million of the total £50 million investment.

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The use of a brief intervention to reduce alcohol use by adults with HIV who are being treated with antiretroviral therapy

Men are more likely to progress to critical phases of COVID-19, have higher death rates, more frequent ICU admissions and longer hospital stays.

If a traditional medicine product is found to be safe, efficacious and quality-assured, the WHO will recommend fast-tracked, large-scale local manufacturing.

Updated guidelines on HIV testing in adults are now available from the BHIVA.

The report provides a critical assessment of the UK’s efforts to tackle the growing global threat of AMR and proposes ideas for reform

World Evidence-based Healthcare Day will be held on 20 October 2020.

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