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 cancer easier and safer. The drug, Phesgo, can be used for all stages of […]
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...
by Elizabeth S. Fletcher | Mar 25, 2020 | Health News
Share on PinterestAn early study indicated an antimalarial drug might be effective in treating COVID-19, but experts say more research is needed, and people shouldn’t use off-label medications on their own. Getty Images When a study was published last week suggesting...
