Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

DeminPennswoods

(17,475 posts)

19. If NIH deems it unethical to continue with placebo recipients,

Reply to Massacure (Reply #16)

Thu Apr 30, 2020, 12:00 AM

Apr 2020

remdesivir must be pretty effective.

The Salk polio vaccine was sent immediately into production and given to kids once it was shown to be effective. There is definitely precedent.

If there is an effective treatment, then life can go back to normal because if a person contracts the virus, there's an effective treatment available meaning less overall fear and anxiety along with the need for mitigation efforts.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

39 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Drug proves effective against virus as economic damage rises [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 2020 OP

marginal benefit made to like the cure of all cures. trump must love this nt msongs Apr 2020 #1

The Headline Is A Bit In Advance Of What Has Been Shown, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #2

No, the headline is accurate DrToast Apr 2020 #15

If You Were Unfamiliar With Chess, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #21

Many people are saying DrToast Apr 2020 #22

Sounds Like You Need a Night-Cap, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #23

What do hats have to do with this? DrToast Apr 2020 #25

😂 LoL pbmus Apr 2020 #26

Uh huh but what are the potential side effects? After all a drug that helps stop cstanleytech Apr 2020 #3

More info on possible side effects here: Native Apr 2020 #8

Looks like they have a long way to go if cstanleytech Apr 2020 #10

Indeed. Massacure Apr 2020 #16

The vast majority of cases don't need the drug DrToast Apr 2020 #17

The drug appears to be most effective if given early in the course of the disease. LisaL Apr 2020 #31

There's going to have to be some difficult decisions on who gets the drug DrToast Apr 2020 #35

Well, I would assume the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions LisaL Apr 2020 #37

I would think so, too DrToast Apr 2020 #38

If NIH deems it unethical to continue with placebo recipients, DeminPennswoods Apr 2020 #19

"remdesivir must be pretty effective." Perhaps or the other possibility is they cstanleytech Apr 2020 #20

This is a controlled, double blind study DeminPennswoods Apr 2020 #33

Yes, when a drug is proven effective and you're dealing with life threatening conditions... DrToast Apr 2020 #24

gots to pump them stocks up. nt yaesu Apr 2020 #4

Who wants to be a lab rat? Grokenstein Apr 2020 #5

Plenty will. Steelrolled Apr 2020 #18

I'd volunteer. I'd ask for it. I'd insist on it. Aussie105 Apr 2020 #29

Oh please. LisaL Apr 2020 #30

totally inferior noneof_theabove Apr 2020 #6

Whatever ends up working..and I hope it is soon... Maxheader Apr 2020 #7

That's a super super duper map, BTW - U.S. map with PER CAPITA cases by county progree Apr 2020 #9

I can't believe Fauci is hyping this drug on these half-assed trials. truthisfreedom Apr 2020 #11

How is it a half-assed trial? DrToast Apr 2020 #14

Front-end mass testing will prove to be even more effective rocktivity Apr 2020 #12

this is larwdem Apr 2020 #13

Better than nothing. Open wound or band aid? Aussie105 Apr 2020 #28

If it is like the tamiflu given to me for swine flu (H1N1) Aussie105 Apr 2020 #27

They're also looking into famotidine/Pepsid Danascot Apr 2020 #32

They kept this trial under wraps DeminPennswoods Apr 2020 #34

Better than drinking bleach, no? LisaL Apr 2020 #36

Less poisonous for sure DeminPennswoods Apr 2020 #39