COVID-19 testingINFLUENZAMedical News in Brief In late February, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an Emergency Use Authorization to an at-home diagnostic test that identifies SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as influenza strains A and B...
The FDA has authorized the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen test for over-the-counter use.Healgen.com Similar to other virus test kits on the market, the Healgen product entails using a nasal swab sample to detect if it shows the presence of proteins from SARS-CoV-2 (the...
The first home test forCOVID-19that doesn't require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves. U.S. officials Tuesday authorized the rapid coronavirus test which can be doneentirely at home. Theannouncementby the Food and Drug Administration represents another important —though incremen...
There's no one right way to treat a cold or the flu. But here are some questions you can ask your pharmacist to get the correct over-the-counter medication for you. 1. Should I take a decongestant or an antihistamine? This depends on your symptoms. If you have nasal or sinus congesti...
Over The Counter Drugs Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Analgesics, Cold & Cough Remedies, Digestives & Intestinal Remedies, Skin Treatment, Vitamins & Minerals, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Drug Stores & Retail Pharmacies, Hospital Pharmacies, and Online...
Since COVID-19 first spread rapidly around the world in 2020, we have significantly more options to reduce the symptoms and severity of the virus. COVID-19 symptoms usually begin in the first five days after exposure and can last up to 14 days. For many
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs cater to a wide range of health conditions, including pain relief, cough and cold, gastrointestinal issues, skin ailments, and vitamins or dietary supplements. The accessibility, affordability, and convenience of OTC drugs have made them indispensable for consumers seekin...
The National Development and Reform Commission, China's top economic planner, said the country turned out 116 million masks on Saturday, 12 times the figure reported on Feb. 1. The commission said the production even exceeded the planned capacity, among which the daily output...
Over-the-counter antihistamines can be convenient options to treat symptoms like congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, and hives. You know
Over a third of American adults are worried that they or someone in their family will get the seasonal flu, COVID-19, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in the next three months, according to a new health survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center