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Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Remdesivir, Sleep Issues And Social Shaming

NPR
Published May 14, 2020 at 8:51 PM EDT
Gilead Science's remdesivir is one of the most highly anticipated drugs being tested against the new coronavirus. The drug showed positive results in a large-scale U.S. government trial, the company said on April 29.
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Gilead Science's remdesivir is one of the most highly anticipated drugs being tested against the new coronavirus. The drug showed positive results in a large-scale U.S. government trial, the company said on April 29.

On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we answer your questions about the drug remdesivir. We'll also answer your questions about tough medical decisions, sleeping troubles and social shaming.

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