OMRF awarded scientific prizes to four scientists and honored a board member on Tuesday at its spring board meeting.
Merrill
OMRF researcher honored by Lupus Foundation of America
The award recognizes Merrill’s exceptional contributions to the field in her nearly 30 years as a lupus physician and researcher.
Oklahoma doctors react to Trump’s announcement of taking hydroxychloroquine
Multiple studies have show the drug is not effective at treating COVID-19, and in some cases can even cause heart problems.
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.
Possible Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cure Has Patients Stockpiling
The president’s remarks about a medication being used now that could stop the coronavirus has sent some in the metro scrambling to their local pharmacy.
Run on drug for COVID-19 imperils lupus patients
The prospect that hydroxychloroquine might be effective for treating the coronavirus has raised hopes, but it’s also created a potential crisis.