Infectious Diseases

Provide advice on timely, effective and safe supportive management of adults and children with suspected or confirmed COVID-19

Submission based on data from the DISCOVER trial, which compared Descovy to Truvada

No proven effective therapies currently exist for COVID-19 prophylaxis or treatment, but numerous agents are being examined in clinical trials

Neurological manifestations may include impaired consciousness, stroke, ataxia, seizure, taste/smell impairment, vision impairment, nerve pain and skeletal muscle pain

Above all, express genuine gratitude for healthcare professionals’ commitment to caring for patients with COVID-19

Researchers from across Canada will collaborate on a vast clinical trial to study whether the plasma of recovered patients can be used to treat COVID-19.

Although originally thought to be harmless in children, there is increasing evidence that children are not completely invulnerable to COVID-19

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-reviewed academic journals and scientific agencies...