Neither remdesivir nor REGN-COV2 have completed large-scale randomised trials, say UK scientists
Scientists still lack conclusive proof that the two anti-Covid drugs given to Donald Trump are clinically effective.
UK researchers point out that both medicines – remdesivir and REGN-COV2 – have still to complete the large-scale, randomised trials needed to demonstrate fully their ability to counter Covid-19 in patients. And many have criticised US authorities for their failures to carry out such trials. This has undermined efforts to find effective medicines to treat people affected by the disease.
Continue reading…Neither remdesivir nor REGN-COV2 have completed large-scale randomised trials, say UK scientistsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageScientists still lack conclusive proof that the two anti-Covid drugs given to Donald Trump are clinically effective.UK researchers point out that both medicines – remdesivir and REGN-COV2 – have still to complete the large-scale, randomised trials needed to demonstrate fully their ability to counter Covid-19 in patients. And many have criticised US authorities for their failures to carry out such trials. This has undermined efforts to find effective medicines to treat people affected by the disease. Continue reading…