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Dexamethasone provides life-saving benefits for Covid-19 patients, study

Dexamethasone provides life-saving benefits for Covid-19 patients, study

Steroid dexamethasone has confirmed life-saving benefits for coronavirus patients on ventilators. However, it may cause harm if given too early.  According to details, full results from a UK trial of dexamethasone were published on Friday. The results suggested that the drug provides confirmed benefits for Covid-19 patients, who are on ventilators. Over2,104 hospitalized patients were … Read more

Health Ministry takes notice of non-availability of Dexamethasone in the country

Health Ministry takes notice of non-availability of Dexamethasone in the country

The Ministry of National Health has taken stern notice of the shortage of drug Dexamethasone, a proposed drug for critically ill patients of COVID-19. In the UK, dexamethasone was found to improve the condition of people severely affected by COVID-19, and the World Health Organization acknowledged the study. After which Dr Zafar Mirza, Special Assistant … Read more