Chloroquine
13 Oct 2020
Several so much unknown about the effects of the virus on the human body. In a chloroquine-politicised observational studies have shown positive outcomes with chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.
12 Oct 2020
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE 2) is a virus-cell surface receptor. Before the virus can attach to the host cells, a sugar molecule must be added to ACE 2.
9 Oct 2020
However, in the 1950s the first case of quinine resistant malaria was reported. By the 1990s the efficacy of quinine declined due to resistance from multiple mutations of the malaria parasite
8 Oct 2020
In Greek mythology, Pandora’s box was opened and every manner of ills was unleashed on mankind.
26 Aug 2020
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), yesterday, declared that chloroquine prevents the dreaded coronavirus.
11 Jun 2020
Vice Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Professor Peace Chinedum Babalola, has admonished the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
9 Jun 2020
Despite reports that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine do not treat coronavirus, Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Emmanuel Ehanire, has declared that clinical trial on the anti-malaria drugs by the National Agency...
26 May 2020
There is some truth in conforming with the norm. Many idiomatic expressions connote the conventional as the normal.
1 May 2020
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has ordered the state’s task force and healthcare personnel to use chloroquine and dectomax in treating coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients to avoid deaths in the state.
26 Apr 2020
Canadian health authorities have issued a warning against the use of anti-malarial drugs chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus infections or prevent reinfections.
26 Apr 2020
The Federal Government has engaged stakeholders in the manufacturing sector to boost the production of ethanol for sanitisers.
23 Apr 2020
The European Medicines Agency on Thursday added its voice to growing concern about an anti-malarial drug widely touted as a potential cure for the COVID-19 disease, warning about fatal side effects.
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