Wednesday 22 April 2020

Leaked study data finds no benefits of Remdesivir on coronavirus patients, sending Gilead stock tumbling

‘The World Health Organisation prematurely posted a draft summary of the China-based trial that was seen by STAT News before it was removed, with a WHO spokesperson telling the publication it's still being peer reviewed and finalised.

‘Gilead challenged the results in an emailed statement, however, deeming them "inconclusive" given the clinical trial was ended early resulting in low enrollment, though it noted there were trends suggesting potential benefit for patients who received treatment early.

‘That didn't stop Gilead's stock from diving down 8% to $75.37 a share in the afternoon before recovering slightly to $77.78.’

Read here (Forbes, April 22, 2020)

Worst ever Covid variant? Omicron

John Campbell shares his findings on Omicron.  View here (Youtube, Nov 27, 2021)