Understanding the Terminology of COVID-19
There’s a lot of confusion about which medical products might work to prevent or treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Scientists are working hard to develop a number of potential drugs…
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Convalescent Plasma & COVID 19: FDA Guidance
Convalescent refers to anyone recovering from a disease. Plasma is the yellow, liquid part of blood that contains antibodies. Antibodies are proteins made by the body in response to infections….
Cytokine release syndrome: COVID19
Cytokine release syndrome (a severe and possibly life-threatening reaction) that occurs in adults and children 2 years of age or older after receiving certain immunotherapy infusions. Cytokine release syndrome (CRS)…
FDA revokes 2 COVID-19 Drugs
On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that allowed for chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate donated to the Strategic National Stockpile…