Rhode Island is one of four states selected to pilot the distribution of Pfizer’s vaccine candidate to treat COVID-19. While the development is welcome news for many, there is still a sense of restlessness to find a cure that could help end the ongoing pandemic.
Since March, a few treatments intended to reduce deaths associated with SARS-CoV2 made headlines around the world. Overnight, remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, and corticosteroids drew attention for their potential to help save COVID-19 patients who were experiencing more severe symptoms.
In this episode, Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan go into the types of treatments available, how they work, and what we’ve learned from these treatments and others. And now we are hearing about infusion centers?
Don’t miss what’s sure to be another insightful episode as the need for an effective treatment becomes even more urgent heading into winter.