FDA Approval of Remdesivir — A Step in the Right Direction
Daniel B. Rubin, Kirk M. Chan‐Tack, John Farley, Adam Sherwat
Abstract
secretary of health and human services declared a public health emergency in response to Covid-19. This disease, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, can have severe manifestations, including pneumonia, respiratory failure, multiorgan failure, and death. Although there is now an extensive global search for therapies, there remains an unmet need for safe and effective treatment options for patients.
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MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakDrug approvalVirologyBetacoronavirusMEDLINELawPharmacologyInternal medicineDrugInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseOutbreakPolitical scienceElectrolyte and hormonal disordersPharmaceutical studies and practicesIntensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders