A single-shot treatment to protect infants from RSV may be coming soon
The illness sends tens of thousands of babies to the hospital each year. If approved, the new injection would be the first broadly available prevention tool.
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The White House says it's running out of money to cover COVID tests and vaccines
The White House asked for more money from Congress to keep its COVID response going. But that hasn't happened, so some things need to be wound down.
Doctors Deploy Antibody Drugs Against COVID-19 And Hope Effort's Worthwhile
The medicines from Eli Lilly and Regeneron are infused, a process that can take two hours or longer, including observation for side effects. Staffing is as big an issue as the supply of the drugs.
Ben Carson Says He Was 'Desperately Ill' With The Coronavirus
The secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development says in a Facebook post that he credits monoclonal antibody treatments with helping him recover from COVID-19.
FDA OKs Eli Lilly COVID-19 Drug, But Supplies Will Be Limited
Eli Lilly's monoclonal antibody will be available to people 65 or older or those with underlying health conditions. Supplies will be short, and allocating the medicine will be a challenge.
Government Signs Deal For COVID-19 Treatments From Eli Lilly
The federal government plans to distribute 300,000 doses of the drug at no cost, but that doesn't mean treatment will be free. Intravenous infusion charges can run more than $1,000.
Eli Lilly Ends Coronavirus Antibody Treatment Trial, Other Studies Go On
The trial studied the efficacy of bamlanivimab and remdesivir on hospitalized COVID-19 patients - the same therapies given to President Trump. But researchers say people showed no marked improvement.