Publications by authors named "Adina David"
: Revascularization has been proven to be superior to medication for symptom improvement in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). There are well known gender differences in therapeutic strategies for PAD. The influence of gender on post-angioplasty prognosis is not fully understood though.
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- The study focused on the immune response to COVID-19 vaccination in elderly residents of care facilities, particularly measuring anti-Spike/RBD antibody levels 2-12 weeks post-vaccination.
- Out of 635 participants aged 65-110, 98.7% displayed protective antibody levels, with variations indicating that those who had prior COVID-19 infections had significantly higher antibody counts.
- The findings emphasize the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccinations in the elderly, suggesting strong immune responses even among those with comorbidities, supporting vaccination in this vulnerable population.
The continuous variability of SARS-CoV-2 and the rapid waning of specific antibodies threatens the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. We aimed to evaluate antibody kinetics one year after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination with an mRNA vaccine in healthcare workers (HCW), with or without a booster. A marked decline in anti-Spike(S)/Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) antibody levels was registered during the first eight months post-vaccination, followed by a transitory increase after the booster.
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