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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.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.