Today’s enthusiasm for any drug that seems promising feels familiar, says Woosley. He remembers the excitement over AZT, the first drug used to fight HIV in the 1980s. It wasn’t the best drug to combat the AIDS epidemic, and better ones came later. Likewise, the first treatments for COVID-19 might be better than nothing, but not the best we will ultimately get. ScienceNews
Thursday, May 21, 2020
As we wait for a vaccine, here’s a snapshot of potential COVID-19 treatments
Today’s enthusiasm for any drug that seems promising feels familiar, says Woosley. He remembers the excitement over AZT, the first drug used to fight HIV in the 1980s. It wasn’t the best drug to combat the AIDS epidemic, and better ones came later. Likewise, the first treatments for COVID-19 might be better than nothing, but not the best we will ultimately get. ScienceNews
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