covid19
Lubricant Used in Condoms Could Be Used Against COVID-19
COVID-19 has produced some unusual claims from companies at the speculative end of the markets. On Tuesday, biotech Starpharma pitched institutional investors at the Macquarie Australia Conference the efficacy of its SPL1703 gel ingredient as an antiviral agent in treating the coronavirus. There are claims now that lab tests of SPL7013 performed better than Gilead’s remdesivir in preventing SARS-CoV-2 viral infection. Starpharma to develop COVID-19 treatment Victoria, Australia-based StarPharma (OTCQX:SPHRY), seller of a lineup of women’s health products under the VivaGel brand, says the active ingredient, SPL7013, showed “significant activity” against SARS-CoV-2 in labRead More
‘Super Gonorrhea’ is spreading like wildfire thanks to COVID-19
Overuse of antibiotics during the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the more rapid spread of a type of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea. This so-called ‘Super Gonorrhea’ does not respond to the normal first-line treatments, making it particularly dangerous and uncomfortable for those afflicted. Doctors and medical experts have long warned of the possibility that “superbugs” that are antibiotic-resistant could become more commonplace, and this is one example of such a thing happening. 2020 hasn’t been kind to anyone, but it’s almost over. Unfortunately, if you find yourself with a case of “SuperRead More