Among patients under 65, however, the drug made little difference in hospitalization or death rates. Source: New York Times
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21 Americans Infected With Monkeypox, C.D.C. Reports
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2022
As the number of cases outside Africa approaches 800, governments are scrambling for a limited pool of vaccines and treatments with unclear effectiveness. Source: New York Times
Fentanyl Tainted Pills Cause Drug Fatalities Among Youth to Soar
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2022
Teenagers and young adults are turning to Snapchat, TikTok and other social media apps to find Percocet, Xanax and other pills. The vast majority are laced with deadly doses of fentanyl, police say. Source: New York Times
How to Get Covid Treatments in New York City
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2022
Both antiviral pills and monoclonal antibodies that treat Covid-19 are available across the city, but some public health experts worry that too few people know how to get them. Source: New York Times
New Drug Slashed Deaths Among Patients With Severe Covid, Maker Claims
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2022
A late-stage trial was halted after strong early results, according to the company, but the data have not yet been published or peer-reviewed. Source: New York Times
On Day 100, Mayor Adams Has Covid-19
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2022
Eric Adams tested positive after a series of public events promoting his first 100 days as mayor. He reminded eligible New Yorkers to take antivirals. Source: New York Times
Martin Shkreli Barred From Drug Industry and Must Repay $64.6 Million
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2022
A federal judge found that Mr. Shkreli violated state and federal antitrust laws by trying to maintain a monopoly over a lifesaving drug and must pay back the excess profits. Source: New York Times
Teva Pharmaceuticals Found Liable in Landmark Opioid Trial
By Gotham Rex on December 30, 2021
The case was the first of its kind, targeting every point of the prescription opioid supply chain, from manufacturers to pharmacy chains that filled prescriptions. Source: New York Times
Will the Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.
By Gotham Rex on November 28, 2021
A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary. Source: New York Times
Study of Covid Booster Shot Benefits Fans Debate Over Extra Doses
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2021
Independent experts, including government scientists, were skeptical of the research from Israel, which included limited data over a short period. Source: New York Times
The Cocaine Was Laced With Fentanyl. Now 6 Are Dead From Overdoses.
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
The deaths over three days in Suffolk County reflect a dangerous shift in the street-drug marketplace, according to police and prosecutors. Source: New York Times
Drug Distribution Companies to Pay N.Y. More Than $1 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuit
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2021
The payout to New York will take place over the next 17 years, and joins a $26 billion deal to settle the thousands of nationwide lawsuits. Source: New York Times
J.&J. Vaccine May Be Less Effective Against Delta, Study Suggests
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2021
Many who received the shot may need to consider boosters, the authors said. But federal health officials do not recommend second doses. Source: New York Times
Citing the Delta Variant, Pfizer Will Pursue Booster Shots and a New Vaccine
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2021
Scientists were critical of the announcement, pointing to evidence that the current two-dose regimen is powerfully effective against the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Should People With Immune Problems Get Third Vaccine Doses?
By Gotham Rex on July 4, 2021
France is handing out third shots of the two-dose vaccines to cancer patients and others with immune system impairments. In the United States, patients like these are on their own. Source: New York Times