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New COVID-19 treatment rules: India cuts down use of Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, multivitamins, steroids
Himanichandna • 3 years agoAccording to the new guidelines, Remdesivir may be considered only in patients who have completed 10 days since the start of the symptoms and require supplemental oxygen.
Hydroxychloroquine creates renewed interest as a potential treatment for Omicron
• 3 years agoThe first study claiming HCQ is effective against COVID was criticised by science fraud expert Elisabeth Bik, who questioned the ethics, timelines for the trials, a lack of randomisation for patients and missing data
India may have reached COVID endemicity, says WHO's Soumya Swaminathan
• 4 years agoOn the prevalence of COVID-19 among children, Swaminathan said parents need not panic
Bombay HC asks Maharashtra govt to scrutinise Sonu Sood, Cong MLA Zeeshan Siddique's role in procuring anti-COVID drugs
Fp Staff • 4 years agoThe Bombay High Court also noted that "these people (celebrities) projected themselves as some kind of messiahs without verifying if the drugs were spurious or if the supply was legal."
Centre issues COVID management guidelines for children: No remdesivir, no self-medication of steroids
Fp Staff • 4 years agoThe guidelines also recommended a six-minute walk test for children above 12 years under the supervision of parents/guardians
COVID-19 pandemic: Guidelines key to ensuring uniform treatment protocol, but can be improved upon
Dr Sudarshan Ballal • 4 years agoIt is also important for the medical community to remain updated on the current guidelines and accommodate the new changes that occur from time to time
DGHS issues COVID-19 treatment guidelines: Here is what document recommends on Remdesivir, Tocilizumab
Fp Staff • 4 years agoAmong the drugs and treatment methods that have been removed from the recommendations are Ivermectin, Azithromycin and plasma therapy
COVID-19 update: Daily cases lowest in 45 days; PM announces scheme to help children orphaned by pandemic
Fp Staff • 4 years agoKerala extended shutdown in the state till 9 June but withdrew 'triple lockdown' in Malapppuram whereas Andhra Pradesh decided to extend and intensify restrictions in Tirupati and its entire Chittoor district till 15 June
Centre discontinues Remdesivir allocation to states, says supply much more than demand
Fp Staff • 4 years agoMandaviya said the production of Remdesivir has been increased ten times from just around 33,000 vials per day on 11 April to around 3,50,000 vials per day as of today
COVID-19 news: Plea in SC seeks direction to invoke NSA against hoarders, black marketeers of drugs, equipment
• 4 years agoThe plea claimed that due to outdated laws, the government has failed to control hoarding of beds in hospitals, spurious medicine generation and profiteering