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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicCovid-19 treatment

Topic: Covid-19 treatment

Expert panel approves clinical trial of anti-cancer drug Bemcentinib for Covid treatment

Bemcentinib is known to exhibit potent antiviral activity in preclinical models against several enveloped viruses, including Ebola and Zika.

Spinal cord disorder found in Covid patients given Tocilizumab, study says

Three patients were observed in the study and all of them were given Tocilizumab. Of them, one developed a rare spinal cord disorder.

Regeneron antibody cocktail lowers virus in Covid patients

The results are a sign that experimental antibody treatments could become a powerful part of the arsenal for treating the coronavirus.

What’s Teicoplanin? Antibiotic that’s ‘10-20 times more effective in treating Covid than HCQ’

The drug, administered in the form of injection, has a market worth exceeding Rs 100 crore. India sold almost 7.6 lakh injection units in the last year until August.

78% Indians used ‘connections and clout’ to get a Covid ICU bed, finds survey

The LocalCircles survey found that only 4% people were able to secure a bed through the routine process, while another 4% said they didn't get a bed at all.

UK study flags concern as Covid antibodies found in nurses, doctors treating cancer patients

Almost 21% of nurses and 17% of doctors treating cancer patients showed presence of antibodies, revealing the higher chances they have of passing it on to patients.

Over 660 deaths, 4.1% fatality rate — why Ludhiana has Punjab’s worst Covid numbers

Ludhiana district, the most populous of Punjab’s 22 districts, has only two govt hospitals. The industrial hub has recorded most Covid deaths and most number of cases in Punjab.

Covid-19 could cause drop in life expectancy by 1-9 years across the world, study finds

Study by researchers from at least three countries has found that the effect will vary depending on Covid-19 prevalence rate and the current life expectancy in each country.

Govt rejects pharma giant Mylan’s proposal to test low-cost hepatitis drug combo against Covid

This is the second proposal of Mylan's to be rejected in weeks. The expert panel has now asked the pharma company to submit a proposal for phase 2 trials.

RECOVERY trial to test REGN-COV2, first specifically designed antibody cocktail for Covid

The RECOVERY trial, the world's largest trial, is currently looking for therapeutic options against Covid.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.