Are we on the cusp of a breakthrough in Ebola treatment?

Leading scientist hopes drug trials in DRC could lessen the impact of deadly virusEbola could be transformed from a terrifying disease into something that can be managed at home if drug trials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are successful, a leading scientist believes.Four experimental drugs are starting to be used as part of a groundbreaking trial under extremely difficult conditions in an outbreak in conflict-ridden eastern DRC.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 4, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley Health editor Tags: Ebola Medical research Democratic Republic of the Congo Science Africa Health Global health World news Society Source Type: news