The FDA is cautioning against the use of malaria drugs, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, in COVID-19 patients outside of hospitals and clinical trials, citing risks of serious heart rhythm problems
FILE PHOTO: Researchers at the Microbiology Research Facility work with coronavirus samples as a trial begins to see whether malaria treatment hydroxychloroquine can prevent or reduce the severity of the coronavirus disease , at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. March 19, 2020. REUTERS/Craig Lassig
Within hours of Trump’s initial endorsement on March 19, pharmaceutical supply chain experts reported shortages as doctors began prescribing hydroxychloroquine for themselves and their families. Patients have also pressured doctors to use the therapies widely touted by Trump and other supporters. The agency’s announcement comes a day after the European Union’s drug regulator warned of the side effects of the drugs, urging medical professionals to closely monitor patients on the medicines.
Hydroxychloroquine was also associated with potentially higher risk of death for patients at U.S. veterans hospitals, according to an analysis submitted for expert review earlier this week.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The FDA just approved Columbia's Covid-19 plasma therapy study, backed by AmazonAmazon backed a study at Columbia University to help determine if it's safe and effective to give plasma collected from those who have recovered from the Covid-19 virus to other severely ill patients.
Read more »
Michiganders who make their livings outdoors sound off on COVID-19 ordersThe whir of an outboard engine is an integral element of the soundtrack of spring in Michigan, a state with more than 26,000 inland lakes and 120 major rivers. While the use of motor-less craft like kayaks, sailboats and canoes is allowed -- even encouraged -- under Whitmer's order, the governor
Read more »
Facebook defends against COVID-19 misinformation criticism and state government 'collusion' claims'Unless government prohibits the event during this time we allow it to be organized on Facebook,' a spokesperson for the social network said, as anti-lockdown protests continue across the country.
Read more »
California’s largest workers’ comp insurer just made it easier to file COVID-19 claimsCalifornia’s largest workers' compensation insurer has lifted a requirement that essential workers with COVID-19 prove they contracted the virus on the job.
Read more »