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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicRemdesivir

Topic: Remdesivir

Remdesivir trial discovers a Covid weak spot and why this success is critical

In episode 458 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the significance of the randomised trial of remdesivir's effectiveness on treating Covid-19.

This is how remdesivir, developed for Hepatitis C and Ebola, fights Covid-19

The experimental antiviral drug that was developed by US pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences has shown that it leads to faster recovery in Covid-19 patients.

Remdesivir has clear-cut, positive effect on cutting Covid recovery time, says top US doctor

The claims of Dr Anthony Fauci come at the time a study in The Lancet has said ‘remdesivir is not associated with statistically significant clinical benefits’.

Why some experts want more data before they are convinced about remdesivir

Some experts say science has taken a back seat to optimism in the rush to find a way out of the coronavirus crisis that has paralysed economies around the world.

Remdesivir trial shows Covid-19 patients recover faster, could be first effective drug

The US trial looked at whether Gilead’s remdesivir helped people with Covid-19 recover faster than without it.

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Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

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.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.