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www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Health

Why COVID patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren't getting it

The high cost of Paxlovid is a barrier to access for many patients.
Low awareness among patients and doctors about Paxlovid's benefits and application process. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Medicine

Exclusive: Biden admin officials push pharmacy execs on Paxlovid costs

The Biden administration is urging pharmacy chains to provide accurate information about the cost of the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid.
Patients have sometimes been charged the full list price of $1,400 for Paxlovid, leading to low uptake of the medication. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Health

Why COVID patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren't getting it

The high cost of Paxlovid is a barrier to access for many patients.
Low awareness among patients and doctors about Paxlovid's benefits and application process. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Medicine

Exclusive: Biden admin officials push pharmacy execs on Paxlovid costs

The Biden administration is urging pharmacy chains to provide accurate information about the cost of the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid.
Patients have sometimes been charged the full list price of $1,400 for Paxlovid, leading to low uptake of the medication. [ more ]
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www.bostonherald.com
5 months ago
Health

Here's why some high-risk patients aren't getting drugs to combat COVID

Antiviral medications like Paxlovid are underused for COVID-19 treatment.
Some vulnerable patients were not offered these medications. [ more ]
#hydroxychloroquine
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Malaria drug Trump touted as Covid cure increased chance of death study

People who took hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19 were 11% more likely to die from the virus.
Nearly 17,000 people across six countries died after taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Health

Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024

Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Fauci Says Trump Got Harebrained Hydroxychloroquine Idea From Laura Ingraham on Fox News'

Former President Trump's interest in treating Covid-19 with hydroxychloroquine came from Fox News host Laura Ingraham, according to Dr. Fauci. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Malaria drug Trump touted as Covid cure increased chance of death study

People who took hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19 were 11% more likely to die from the virus.
Nearly 17,000 people across six countries died after taking hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Health

Hydroxychloroquine: COVID 'cure' linked to 17,000 deaths DW 01/10/2024

Hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted as a potential COVID-19 treatment, is now linked to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%.
The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a trial on hydroxychloroquine and found no positive results, leading to a recommendation against its use during the pandemic. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
Coronavirus

Fauci Says Trump Got Harebrained Hydroxychloroquine Idea From Laura Ingraham on Fox News'

Former President Trump's interest in treating Covid-19 with hydroxychloroquine came from Fox News host Laura Ingraham, according to Dr. Fauci. [ more ]
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