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Philips Ultrasounds Cleared in U.S. to Manage COVID Complications

The FDA has granted Philips 510(k) clearance for its ultrasound systems to be used to address lung and cardiac complications that arise in COVID-19 patients. The clearance encompasses the firm’s EPIQ series, Affiniti series, Lumify, CX50 and Sparq diagnostic ultrasounds, and for offerings such as the QLAB Advanced Quantification Software. Ultrasounds can help to diagnose… Read More »

Gilead’s remdesivir, shown to hasten COVID-19 recovery, cleared for emergency use by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday cleared an experimental drug from Gilead for emergency use in treating COVID-19, acting quickly following announcement on Wednesday of encouraging results from a crucial government-run study. Results from the study, which was led by the National Institutes for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, showed treatment with remdesivir led to… Read More »