Some data on Covid-19 and why we're not over reacting...

Imtired said:
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Gilead to begin human trials for the inhaled version of coronavirus drug remdesivir

Gilead Sciences will begin human trials for an inhaled version of its antiviral drug remdesivir in August, the biotech company said.
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Remdesvir is not a vaccine and it is not a cure. The most positive studies of it (double-blind vs placebo) showed a quicker time to recovery (11 days on average vs 14 days) and a reduction of mortality (7% vs 11%).

 
espola said:
Remdesvir is not a vaccine and it is not a cure. The most positive studies of it (double-blind vs placebo) showed a quicker time to recovery (11 days on average vs 14 days) and a reduction of mortality (7% vs 11%).

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Yes, but it’s something—right? Those patients in the study were the very sickest. So far along in the viral process that they were in ICU, many on ventilators. The fact that Remdesivir had any impact at all is a miracle—usually anti-virals only work when given early on. If the inhaled version works it can be used much much earlier on since it doesn’t need to be administered in a hospital. It could even be used prophylactically to prevent getting COVID-19 if exposed.

It’s not a cure or vaccine, but if it can be given earlier and stop the virus from replicating early on — versus when you are already on your death bed — then it is great news.
 
Imtired said:
Yes, but it’s something—right? Those patients in the study were the very sickest. So far along in the viral process that they were in ICU, many on ventilators. The fact that Remdesivir had any impact at all is a miracle—usually anti-virals only work when given early on. If the inhaled version works it can be used much much earlier on since it doesn’t need to be administered in a hospital. It could even be used prophylactically to prevent getting COVID-19 if exposed.

It’s not a cure or vaccine, but if it can be given earlier and stop the virus from replicating early on — versus when you are already on your death bed — then it is great news.
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Do you have a reference to any results indicating prophylactic treatment is effective?
 
espola said:
Do you have a reference to any results indicating prophylactic treatment is effective?
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That is what they will be looking at this next round starting in August. Post-exposure prophylaxis treatment works with other illnesses and antivirals (HIV, flu), so fingers crossed that it will work with Remdesivir and COVID-19.
 
Hüsker Dü said:
Good thing Newsome got on this quickly and keep it away from the vulnerable population!
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The only thing that dipshit got on quickly was his best friend's wife. Oh, that and running from the homeless population he created in Sacramento. Pussy didn't want his ex best friend's kids having to step over bums on the way home.
 
Hüsker Dü said:
Good thing Newsome got on this quickly and keep it away from the vulnerable population!
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That's right...
Good thing his Domesday stats he was throwing out were way out of wack...
Good thing he asked for the Navy to send their hospital ship to handle the over flo.....
Good thing he has one of the highest tax rates anywhere, so he can pay for his quick thinking
 
Lion Eyes said:
That's right...
Good thing his Domesday stats he was throwing out were way out of wack...
Good thing he asked for the Navy to send their hospital ship to handle the over flo.....
Good thing he has one of the highest tax rates anywhere, so he can pay for his quick thinking
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You have trouble thinking through a cause and effect scenario I see. Should have figured as much.
 
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