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Retrospective UK study offers insight into monkeypox

31 May 2022 | By Mandy Parrett (European Pharmaceutical Review)

Following the recent spate of monkeypox cases across Europe and North America, The Lancet has published insights from a study of seven UK monkeypox cases between 2018 and 2021.

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IL-6 antagonists reduce risk of death in hospitalised COVID-19 patients, finds analysis

7 July 2021 | By Hannah Balfour (European Pharmaceutical Review)

WHO recommends IL-6 antagonists plus corticosteroids for hospitalised COVID-19 patients based on their ability to reduce risk of death and the need for mechanical ventilation.

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Trial for new ibuprofen formulation as COVID-19 treatment launched in UK

15 June 2020 | By Victoria Rees (European Pharmaceutical Review)

A unique formulation of ibuprofen is being tested as a treatment for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a symptom of COVID-19.