by Usha Govindarajulu | Dec 22, 2021 | Biostatistics, Blog, COVID-19, Usha Govindarajulu
The new variant of COVID-19, Omicron, and boosters from vaccines has been receiving a lot of press. In an article published in BMJ on December 14, 2021, “Covid-19: Omicron and the need for boosters”, the authors take us through a detailed summary about how a booster...
by Usha Govindarajulu | Dec 9, 2021 | Biostatistics, Blog, COVID-19, Usha Govindarajulu
December 9, 2021 The new variant for Omicron is causing a lot of stir around the world. Most of the data analysis conducted thus far has been preliminary and other planned data analyses are taking weeks in order to understand the potential severity of the variant and...
by Usha Govindarajulu | Nov 26, 2021 | Biostatistics, Blog, COVID-19, Healtcare, Professor, Usha Govindarajulu
At home Antigen tests statistical results November 24, 2021 Antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 are back and are pending more approvals by the current administration. If so, they may be used more often and more frequently to help people get back to a more normal lifestyle....
by Usha Govindarajulu | Nov 10, 2021 | Biostatistics, Blog, Healtcare, Usha Govindarajulu
Pfizer anti-viral November 10, 2021 Pfizer, similar to Merck, has announced the efficacy of their anti-viral drug called PAXLOVID against SARS-CoV-2. The reported 89% efficacy against serious disease and 100% efficacy against death and they are making headlines....
by Usha Govindarajulu | Oct 29, 2021 | Biostatistics, Blog, Usha Govindarajulu
Mix and match boosters October 27, 2021 In recent news, the CDC/FDA are approving booster shots not only for Pfizerã but also for Modernaã and Johnson & Johnsonã, and even mixing and matching these boosters, but is there any science behind this...