The journey of remdesivir: from Ebola to COVID-19
In this narrative review, an overview of Ebola and coronavirus outbreaks is provided as well as a summary of preclinical and clinical studies of remdesivir for Ebola and COVID-19.
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Thyrotoxicosis after massive triiodothyronine (LT3) overdose: a coast-to-coast case series and review
Excessive exogenous thyroid hormone ingestion may lead to severe thyrotoxicosis and cause potential harm; this review of the literature suggests that thyroid hormone supplementation should not be used to alleviate nonspecific complaints in patients with normal endogenous thyroid function.
Motion sickness: an overview
This literature review provides an update on the current understanding of the pathophysiology and management of motion sickness.
Hemorrhoid management in women: the role of tribenoside + lidocaine
This paper reviews various options in current therapy for hemorrhoids in women—namely, medical intervention (topical and systemic drug therapy)—and discusses the available clinical evidence for an appropriate use of over-the-counter topical formulations for the symptomatic treatment of hemorrhoids.
Easyhaler®: an overview of an inhaler device for day-to-day use in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the scientific literature on Easyhaler, with the purpose of emphasising features that make it close to the concept of an ‘ideal’ inhaler for daily use in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
