Tag: Canada

Availability of platelet-rich plasma for treatment of erectile dysfunction and associated costs and efficacy: A review of current publications and Canadian data

This 2021 review assessed the availability, cost, and clinical evidence of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED) in Canada. The authors identified 19 Canadian providers offering PRP injections for ED, with an average cost of $1,777 CAD per injection. None of these providers were affiliated with academic institutions,

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Remdesivir for the treatment of patients in hospital with COVID-19 in Canada: a randomized controlled trial

This Canadian multicenter, open-label randomized controlled trial assessed the efficacy and safety of remdesivir in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Conducted as part of the WHO Solidarity trial, 1,282 patients were randomized to receive either remdesivir plus standard care or standard care alone. The study found no statistically significant difference in in-hospital

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