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COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 6, 2020
Get the latest data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more with our daily COVID-19 update.
COVID-19: Landmark Study Launched to Track US Public Health Response to Pandemic
Researchers recently launched CHASING COVID, the only national cohort study focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 5, 2020
FDA Issues EUA for Investigational Antiviral Drug Remdesivir
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization to Gilead Sciences, Inc, for remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 4, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 1, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 27, 2020
Phase 3 Trial Results Found New Meloxicam/Rizatriptan Drug Reduces Migraine Pain
Results of the phase 3 INTERCEPT trial showed that patients who received treatment with novel AXS-07 had substantially reduced migraine pain.
FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test for At-home Sample Collection
The first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19 was recently authorized by the FDA.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 23, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 21, 2020
There are now >42 000 COVID-19-related deaths in the US, >14 000 in New York City alone. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
New CRISPR-based COVID-19 Test Can Diagnose Infection in 45 Minutes
Scientists have developed an inexpensive, easy-to-use CRISPR-based test that can diagnose COVID-19 infections in less than 1 hour.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 20, 2020
9 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q1 2020
A first-in-class saliva test for COVID-19 detection, the first oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies, and 7 more new drugs PCPs should know about.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 17, 2020
The latest COVID-19 data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Debunking COVID-19 Myths
Fact or fiction? Exposure to the sun can prevent COVID-19. Plus 8 more Q&A’s from the WHO in part 2 of our COVID-19 myth-busting series.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 14, 2020
FDA Granted EUA to Rutgers University for New COVID-19 Saliva Test
The first COVID-19 test to receive approval that does not use invasive cotton swabs to collect patient samples will be available in New Jersey starting Wednesday.
COVID-19 Update: US Now Leads with Most Confirmed Deaths
There are now >557 000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US and >21 000 confirmed deaths, the largest amount of any nation to date.
Study: Remdesivir Resulted in Clinical Improvement in 68% of COVID-19 Patients
A new study found patients hospitalized with severe complications of COVID-19 demonstrated significant clinical improvement with remdesivir treatment.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 10, 2020
NYC Physicians: A Closer Look at COVID-19’s Cardiovascular Impact
COVID-19 can cause heart issues in addition to respiratory distress, according to a team of NYC physicians who provided a closer look with 4 case studies.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 9, 2020
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed globally and nationally? How many recoveries? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.
US Physicians' Views on the COVID-19 Response
A recent survey found US physicians have significant concerns about clinic precautions, government response, and testing availability.
FDA Approves ANDA for Hydroxychloroquine to Tackle COVID-19-related Shortage
The FDA approved an abbreviated new drug application for hydroxychloroquine to address the drug shortage related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: Global Confirmed Cases as of April 8, 2020
The latest COVID-19 data on confirmed cases, fatalities, and more from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Vaccine Packed into Skin Patch Shows Promise in First Peer-Reviewed Research
Researchers have made progress on a COVID-19 vaccine delivered through a Band-Aid-sized skin patch that is quickly effective and producible on a large scale.
COVID-19 Update: Global Confirmed Cases as of April 7, 2020
