Health & Science

Emergence of the Mpox Outbreak

A to Z Times Contributor—MAY 6, 2022

The mpox outbreak that began in May 2022 represented a significant and unusual shift in the epidemiology of the disease. Monkeypox, now referred to as mpox, is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family as smallpox (Orthopoxvirus). Historically, mpox has been confined primarily to remote parts of

Pfizer’s Oral Antiviral Paxlovid Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Adolescents

A to Z Times Contributor—APRIL 12, 2022

In April 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the emergency use authorization (EUA) of Pfizer’s oral antiviral medication, Paxlovid, to include adolescents aged 12 to 17 years who are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19. This important decision broadened treatment options for younger patients during a critical phase of the pandemic.

NASA Accelerates Preparations for Artemis I – Paving the Way for Human Return to the Moon

A to Z Times Contributor—MARCH 18, 2022

In March 2022, NASA took crucial steps in advancing the Artemis I mission, a landmark uncrewed test flight designed to pave the way for the return of humans to the Moon and to establish a sustainable presence there. Artemis I represents the first integrated test of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft,

Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval

A to Z Times Contributor—JANUARY 31, 2022

On January 31, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially granted full approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, now sold under the name Spikevax. This approval made Spikevax the second COVID-19 vaccine to achieve full FDA endorsement, following Pfizer-BioNTech’s Comirnaty, which was approved in August 2021. This regulatory milestone marked a significant advancement in

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