FDA Requests Recall of Tainted Metformin
FDA has asked 5 US companies to voluntarily recall lots of metformin extended release after detection of NDMA contamination.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 1, 2020
The latest COVID-19 data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
First Human Test of a Potential COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Begins
Eli Lilly announced that the first patients have been dosed in a phase 1 study of a novel COVID-19 antibody treatment.
Phase III Clinical Trial Underway of Actemra/RoActemra Plus Remdesivir to Treat Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
Roche announced the start of the REMDACTA study to evaluate tocilizumab plus remdesivir in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 28, 2020
There are now >100 000 COVID-19-related deaths in the US. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 27, 2020
Machine Learning Being Used to Predict Heart Damage in COVID-19 Patients
Johns Hopkins researchers received a grant to use machine learning to detect COVID-19 patients who are at risk of adverse cardiac events.
Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine Yield No Benefit for COVID-19 in Large Registry Analysis
Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were associated with increased risk of death among more than 96 000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
COVID-19 May News Roundup: 6 Snapshots of Coverage Published on Patient Care Online
The first standalone at-home sample collection kit received FDA approval, new research shows children are not spared from COVID-19 risk, and 4 more snapshots of key pandemic coverage from May.
UK COVID-19 Vaccine Begins Phase II/III Trials
University of Oxford researchers will recruit more than 10 000 participants and evaluate groups of young and elderly to evaluate immune response across the lifespan.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 22, 2020
Phase I Trial Results Show Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Produces Immune Response
Early data released by the drug maker Moderna showed that their candidate vaccine for COVID-19 generates an immune response like the response seen in COVID-19 survivors.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 21, 2020
The Neurologic Impact of COVID-19: Early Signs, Past Experience
As neurologic findings among patients with COVID-19 emerge, comparison to sequelae seen with other coronaviruses is instructive.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 19, 2020
Medical Economics COVID-19 Survey of 500 US PCPs
The most recent responses from primary care physicians to the hard questions about patients and practice (Survey May 6-12, 2020).
COVID-19: First Standalone At-home Sample Collection Kit Receives FDA Approval
The Everlywell COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is the only authorized at-home sample collection kit for use with multiple authorized diagnostic tests.
FDA Clears IND for Antiviral Merimepodib, Phase II Trial is Planned
The orally administered antiviral agent will enter phase II trials to be conducted at multiple US locations, including 3 Mayo Clinic sites.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 18, 2020
