by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Oct 6, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestPresident Trump has been at Walter Reed Medical since Friday. Getty Images After testing positive for COVID-19, the president was given an experimental antibody drug along with several other treatments. The president’s age, weight, and gender put him at a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. He’s taking both experimental treatments and […]
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jul 7, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestExperts say the new drug provides quicker treatment sessions from the safety of a person’s home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images A new drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will make post-chemotherapy treatment for breast...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 10, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestPeople with cancer face a double risk for COVID-19. They must venture out into public to get treatment. Plus, the treatments can weaken their immune systems. Getty Images Experts say people with cancer are faced with the dilemma of increasing their...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Jun 2, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestRemdesivir is being studied as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Getty Images Remdesivir went from potential Ebola treatment to offering modest benefits for people with COVID-19. Drugmaker Gilead Sciences Inc. began research on remdesivir in 2009....
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | May 6, 2020 | Health News
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology found that neurological symptoms were present in almost 40 percent of people with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China. Studies suggest one-third to more than 80 percent of ICU patients experience delirium during their stay. People with...
