Trial Finds Remdesivir As Beneficial COVID-19 Drug, NIH Says

Trial Finds Remdesivir As Beneficial COVID-19 Drug, NIH Says

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Remdesivir may benefit COVID-19 patients not requiring ventilation, reducing recovery time by four days compared to a placebo, according to an NIH study. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found a lower mortality rate for those on Remdesivir. However, the NIH suggests Remdesivir alone is insufficient, recommending further research for complementary treatments. Early treatment initiation is crucial. Gilead Sciences' drug has shown moderate success in past trials.

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