Adam’s Journal I read about a new case of malaria in New Jersey. Huh? I thought malaria had been eradicated in this country. Dr. Scofield Prescribes You are correct: The U.S. successfully eradicated malaria in the 1950s. Nevertheless, each year, we continue to see a few thousand Americans who get infected while traveling overseas and […]
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Doctor Cautions Enthusiasm For Possible Coronavirus Cure
OMRF’s Dr. Joan Merrill, who prescribes the malaria medication now being touted as a possible cure for coronavirus, is tempering enthusiasm for the drug.
Existing drug could work against coronavirus
The drug, chloroquine phosphate, was originally developed to fight malaria.
Columbus brought more than ships to the New World
Explorers brought new infectious diseases with them to the Americas.
OMRF scientist takes aim at malaria
New research reveals a protein studied at OMRF plays a role in malarial stroke.
