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As COVID-19 illness spreads, the authorities are pressing all buttons to stop the spread, treat those who are infected, save lives and develop strategies to prevent future spread of the virus. All of these steps are essential in fighting the pandemic. On the treatment front, we at least have one anti-viral drug that has been given the green light by the FDA. Over the next coming weeks and months, the drug remdesivir will be supplied to many hospitals treating severe cases of COVID-19. Another treatment is being tested is the convalescent plasma. Since thousands of people have recovered from the coronavirus infection, they can be the source of this plasma. What is convalescent plasma? Our blood has cells that float in a liquid medium called plasma. It has everything in it like water, proteins, sugar, nutrients, enzymes, and hormones to name a few. These materials are transported from one place in the body to the destination organs by the powerful pump, the heart. Ou...

Possible Treatments for COVID-19 There are no proven methods to treat COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus. When the infection is mild, it causes sore throat, cough and low-grade fever.   It is often self-limited and does not require prescription medication. However various treatment options are being discussed in the media. Here is a summary of what was presented by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, Office of Population Health on 4/5/2020. Some of the following drugs are FDA approved, others are not. Some of these drugs are very costly and like all drugs, have potential serious side effects. Although some side effects are universally known, they may vary in intensity based on the individual’s physiology, underlying diseases and health status. It is highly advised that none of these should be taken without being prescribed and without the supervision of a knowledgeable physician. Remdesivir This anti-viral drug has yet not be...