Dr. Melvin SanicasPhase 2 trial shows 77% efficacy for malaria vaccine candidate R21R21 is the first malaria vaccine candidate to meet the World Health Organization’s Malaria Vaccine goal of at least 75% efficacy.4 min read·Apr 24, 2021----
Dr. Melvin SanicasSmall study showed colchicine improved outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patientsSmall randomized clinical trial showed colchicine to be safe and effective in treating moderate to severe COVID-19 in hospitalized…3 min read·Feb 15, 2021----
Dr. Melvin SanicasExtremely rare case of death from bat rabies in FranceMost bats do not have rabies. It’s the first time in thirty-five years since a death of this type has been reported in the world.3 min read·Jan 12, 2021----
Dr. Melvin SanicasNew TB vaccine, MTBVAC, shows protection against aerosol tuberculosis infection in monkeysMTBVAC protects better than the current BCG vaccine in a macaque model.3 min read·Jan 12, 2021----
Dr. Melvin SanicasFinally, an FDA-approved Ebola treatmentOver 2 years since the Kivu Ebola epidemic began in August 2018, the US FDA approved the first antibody treatment for Ebola.3 min read·Oct 23, 2020----
Dr. Melvin SanicasStudies conclude “COVID toes” are not related to COVID-19“COVID toes” are not a sign of COVID-19 but a result of community lockdown measures, walking around barefoot at home, lack of warm…4 min read·Jun 29, 2020----
Dr. Melvin SanicasResearchers document how asymptomatic COVID-19 cases unknowingly spread the coronavirusAll these new COVID-19 studies strengthen the argument for people to wear masks.3 min read·Jun 3, 2020----
Dr. Melvin SanicasNew study: sunlight can inactivate COVID-19 virusThis is good news but do not assume that summer months will be safer. Continue to take appropriate steps to protect yourself & others.3 min read·May 23, 2020----
Dr. Melvin SanicasPhase 2 study shows 3-drug combo shortens COVID-19 viral sheddingA phase 2 trial has shown that a 2-week course of triple antiviral therapy with (1) interferon beta-1b (used to treat the…3 min read·May 14, 2020----
Dr. Melvin SanicasZero malaria is still possible — it starts with meEnding malaria is still possible but it will require intensified efforts from the global community. Zero malaria starts with me.3 min read·Apr 24, 2020----