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USA says remdesivir trial is 'proof' that a drug can treat coronavirus
Coronavirus patients on the antiviral remdesivir recovered more than 30 per cent faster than those on a placebo , the results of a major clinical trial have showed as a top USA scientist hailed the drug's "clear-cut" benefit. Also on Wednesday, results were published by the * a ... [Full Article...]
Drug remdesivir proves effective against coronavirus in major US study
Super Bowl champ joins frontline at Quebec long-term care home
With the National Football League offseason on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, a Kansas City Chiefs player is helping out his fellow health care workers in his native Canada , according to Sports Illustrated . He is now playing a greater nursing role and helping those who need it in times of crisis. In May 2018, he obtained a doctorate in medicine and a master's in surgery. [Full Article...]
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Praises ‘Important’ Study on Remdesivir’s Effectiveness Against Coronavirus
Gilead has said the World Health Organization post included "inappropriate characterization of the study " and that there could still be potential benefits for patients who are treated early-on. The company said it "understood" that the trial had met its so-called "primary endpoint" with detailed information set to follow at a soon to scheduled briefing. [Full Article...]
Another COVID-19 death at troubled Sydney nursing home
The Anglicare-run Newmarch House reported an additional death on Wednesday after four were reported on Tuesday. "I say to the premier, as much as we respect that she is passing on her love and prayers, we don't need that, we need her presence, we need her here to sort out some issues and to do it quickly", he told reporters. [Full Article...]
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