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Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a very common cause of endocarditis,specially in intravenous drug users.It has the capacity to infect native as well as prosthetic heart valves.The source of this bacteria is usually the standing water contaminating drug

Global demand for Pfizer's oral Covid-19 antiviral treatment Paxlovid has been unexpectedly low due to complicated eligibility requirements, reduced testing, and potential for drug interactions, according to a media report. Demand also has been hampered by the perception that Omicron infections are not that severe. Paxlovid was expected to be a major tool in the fight against Covid after it reduced hospitalizations or deaths in high-risk patients by around 90 per cent in a clinical trial. Thousands of people still die from Covid-19 every week, even as global infections are far off their peak. And there are only a few proven antiviral treatments, of which Paxlovid is the most attractive. The others are Merck & Co's far less effective rival pill molnupiravir, and Gilead Sciences' intravenous remdesivir.

Propofol is a versatile intravenous medication primarily known for its use in anesthesia to induce and maintain general anesthesia during surgeries and medical procedures. Its rapid onset of action and ability to provide smooth sedation have made it a popular choice in the medical field. However, beyond its well-established use in anesthesia, propofol has also shown promise in the field of depression treatment. It can be used as an antidote for depression.