Viatris cordially invites you all for recorded live international exchange of experiences on Topic "Remdesivir in the management of COVID-19"

What was covered:

Module 1: Welcome Note by Dr. Ravi Shankar. 
Dr Ravi Shankar introduced and welcomed both the speakers and their topics for the evening.   
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Module 2: Remdesivir in the management of COVID-19 by Dr. Barry S. Zingman. 
Update on Remdisivir use in COVID-19 discussed  
-COVID-19 description – Distribution of the disease worldwide. Pathophysiology of the disease and non-pharmacological preventive measures explained. Symptoms of COVID-19 and diagnostic methods explained stagewise. Management of the disease discussed with respect to stage and complications. Therauptic approaches with respect to antivirals and immunomodulators discussed according to stage.  
-Specific therapies for COVID-19   
  -Remdesivir pivotal studies discussion: 
  -The drug pharmacology and studies involving use of Remdesivir discussed. 
  -Who solidarity trail discussed in detail 
-US FDA approval for Remdesivir: Safety information and warnings  
-Status elsewhere  
-Guidelines recommended  
-Questions were addressed post presentation  
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Module 3: Remdesivir for Managing Severe COVID-19 in India – Real World Evidence by Dr. Ravindra Mehta. 
-The study conducted at hospital on use of Remdesivir was discussed with respect to: 
  -Aim of the study conducted: The real-world stimulus to look further in the midst of emerging information (or confusion) 
  -Objective and study design of the study explained  
  -Methodology of the study discussed  
  -Baseline characteristics of the whole group 
  -Results explained  
  -Analysis and interpretation of use of Remdesivir discussed  
  -Conclusions and limitations of the study explained  
  -COVID-19 treatment modalities discussed stage wise and different presentations with respect to pathophysiology and treatment options  
-The hindrances and challenges to early treatment in COVID-19 discussed  
-Questions were addressed post presentation  

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