Category: pharma

FDA Authorizes Convalescent Plasma For Covid-19 Coronavirus, Here Are The Issues

President Donald Trump called it a “powerful therapy” that will save “countless lives.” But is this the “major therapeutic breakthrough” that the White House touted it to be?

Covid-19 Coronavirus Can Survive On Frozen Meat And Fish For Up To 3 Weeks, Study Finds

A new study found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, can survive on frozen meat and fish for periods up to 3 weeks.

CDC: New Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Peaches With 68 Ill In 9 States

Another Salmonella outbreak and another food item being recalled. Just plain peachy.

Trump Suggests ‘Deep State’ At FDA Is Delaying Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccine Testing

Trump also tweeted about the FDA’s hydroxychloroquine decision.

Covid’s Effects On Women In Science Intensify Disparities

According to a new study, women in science have been “paying a steep career price in the pandemic.” Women reported a 5% larger decline in the time spent on research, and those with at least one child under five reported working 17% less, on average.

Uber Enters Home Prescription Delivery Business With NimbleRx

Uber said it was jumping into the medication delivery business with the startup on-demand prescription platform NimbleRx.

How Far Can A Urinal Spray Covid-19 Coronavirus? What This Toilet Study Says

A previous study showed that toilets can cause a 3.5 foot high plume. Here is what a urinal can do.

Walmart CEO: Commitment To Healthcare Center Expansion Remains Despite Key Exec’s Departure

Walmart chief executive officer Doug McMillon said Tuesday the retail giant remains committed to its rollout of Walmart Health brand centers to expand low cost healthcare services to tens of thousands of its customers.

What Is Oleandrin? Will Trump Push FDA To Approve This For Covid-19 Coronavirus?

Who’s the best person to get information on possible Covid-19 coronavirus treatments? How about the MyPillow guy?

Covid-19 Can Cause Heart Damage—Even If You Are Asymptomatic

While SARS-CoV-2 may cause cardiac symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath resulting in heart attacks and blood clots, there is also the possibility that the virus may cause significant heart damage and inflammation—but without producing any…