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Regulatory
FDA authorizes COVID-19 pills from Pfizer and Merck
The treatment has been cleared for anyone 12 years old and older who is at high risk for severe COVID-19,…
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COVID-19
Merck says new COVID-19 medication cuts the risk of hospitalization and death
Merck plans to submit an application for Emergency Use Authorization to the FDA soon based on these findings. October 4,…
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Recon
Metformin—Wonder Drug for TKA Patients with Diabetes?
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. With type-2 diabetes on the rise, a team of researchers from Emory University in Atlanta set…
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Financial
HHS to allow for the importation of certain drugs from Canada and other countries
September 25, 2020 / Jeff Lagasse, Associate Editor The Department of Health and Human Services on Friday announced that the Trump Administration will…
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COVID-19
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
June 16, 2020 / Associated Press Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve…
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COVID-19
Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19 in a rigorous study
June 3, 2020 / Associated Press A malaria drug President Donald Trump took to try to prevent COVID-19 proved ineffective…
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COVID-19
World Health Organization resumes coronavirus trial on malaria drug hydroxychloroquine after examining safety concerns
June 3, 2020 / Berkeley Lovelace Jr., William Feuer The World Health Organization is resuming its trial of hydroxychloroquine, the malaria…
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COVID-19
Russians claim to have an effective treatment for the coronavirus, which hospitals will start using this month
June 1, 2020 / Holly Ellyatt Russia has approved an anti-influenza drug, Aviifavir, to treat Covid-19 and will start delivering…
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COVID-19
Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS) Sues the FDA to End Its Arbitrary Restrictions on Hydroxychloroquine
TUCSON, Ariz., June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS) filed a lawsuit, AAPS v. FDA, against the…
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COVID-19
HHS expands U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturing to get drugs to hospitals faster
May 21, 2020 / Susan Morse, Managing Editor The Department of Health and Human Services will work with a team of private industry…
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Biologics
Why Antibiotic Resistance Is More Worrisome Than Ever
May 14, 2020 / SUSAN BRINK A health crisis is rapidly unfolding worldwide. It causes suffering and death, costs billions…
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COVID-19
Potential cell targets for treating COVID-19 discovered by scientists in Germany
May 14, 2020 / By James Rogers | Fox News Scientists in Germany have identified potential cellular targets for treating SARS-CoV-2, the virus…
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COVID-19
U.S. Officials: Beware Of China And Others Trying To Steal COVID-19 Research
May 11, 2020 / GREG MYRE As researchers around the globe race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, U.S. authorities are…
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COVID-19
Drug trio shortens duration and alleviates coronavirus symptoms, study says
May 11, 2020 / By Chris Ciaccia | Fox News Though there is no known scientific cure for COVID-19 yet, a three-drug combination appears…
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COVID-19
Malaria drug shows no benefit in another coronavirus study
May 7, 2020 / Associated Press A new study finds no evidence of benefit from a malaria drug widely promoted…
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