Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

White House to direct supply of COVID drug amid access fears

Trying to head off another chaotic scramble for scarce supplies, the White House said Friday it will step in to help coordinate distribution of the first drug that appears to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Japan approves remdesivir for coronavirus treatment

Japan on Thursday authorised the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the government said, with an eye to approving another medication Avigan this month.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Japan set to approve remdesivir for coronavirus treatment

Japan plans to authorise Thursday the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the government said, with an eye to approving another medication Avigan this month.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Gilead drug proves effective against coronavirus in US study (Update)

For the first time, a major study suggests that an experimental drug works against the new coronavirus, and U.S. government officials said Wednesday that they would work to make it available to appropriate patients as quickly ...

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