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1. LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 17-Jul-2021 05:45:29 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
   https://grftr.news/why-was-a-major-study-on-ivermectin-for-covid-19-just-retracted/ [grftr news]
   
   This is only one study. The sloppiness displayed may not be present in other #ivermectin studies ... but given the level of excitement among #COVID-19 #anti-vaxxers, there is likely to be lots of pressure for this drug to work.
   • LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 17-Jul-2021 07:54:51 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

     in reply to
     > Ivermectin has long been used to treat parasitic worms in humans and sees frequent use for similar purposes in livestock and is very effective for both purposes. In contrast, little good evidence exists to justify its use in treating COVID-19. Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) advise against its use. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization only recommends its use within clinical trials.
     
     > To date, much of the evidence supporting ivermectin’s use in treating COVID-19 has been weak and inconsistent. A few studies have found a positive effect for ivermectin, with many others finding no effect.
     
     That sounds like it is the cornerstone study, that most of the buzz around #ivermectin sprung from this study, and that its retraction seriously damages the chances of approval as a treatment for #COVID-19.
   • LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 17-Jul-2021 07:55:58 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

     in reply to
     It sounds to me like a lot of people put their hope in ivermectin instead of the COVID-19 vaccines, and it looks like once again, they’re wrong.
   • LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 17-Jul-2021 20:36:54 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

     in reply to
     https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg15120460-200-salmon-farmers-win-licence-to-kill/ [www newscientist com]
     
     #Ivermectin is a nerve toxin to invertebrates, which is why it is useful against parasitic insects. I don't know why #COVID-19 #anti-vaxxers decided it might be anti-viral, but they're wrong. Maybe they should stop exaggerating vaccine side effects and make the rational decision to take the shots.