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It's more than the rumour-mill. There was a scientific study with a small number of patients that showed clear results, and several countries have now launched
by cm2187 7y ago
It's more than the rumour-mill. There was a scientific study with a small number of patients that showed clear results, and several countries have now launched larger studies to confirm those findings.
- chimichangga 7y agoAlso, Bayer thinks there's enough merit to this to issue their own press release and donate 3M pills. "New data from initial preclinical and evolving clinical research conducted in China, while limited, shows potential for the use of Resochin in treating patients with COVID-19 infection. Bayer in recent days has been in talks with the White House, HHS, CDC, and the FDA, offering any assistance we can provide with a focus on donating Resochin to help in the government’s efforts to combat the virus. Currently not approved for use in the United States, Bayer is working with appropriate agencies on an Emergency Use Authorization for the drug’s use in the U.S. Bayer thanks the Trump administration for moving quickly to enable this donation and will continue to work closely with the administration to support its efforts in the fight against COVID-19." https://bayer2019tf.q4web.com/news/news-details/2020/Bayer-Partners-with-US-Government-on-Major-Product-Donation-to-Fight-Coronavirus/default.aspx https://bayer2019tf.q4web.com/news/news-details/2020/Bayer-P...
- SketchySeaBeast 7y agoAn optimist would say this is Bayer being benevolent, a pessimist would see this as them taking advantage of a situation to make a lot of money out of a possible snake oil during this time of panic.
- AdmiralBumbleB 7y agoThe rumour-mill is that it _will_ prevent or cure. As you've said, studies are still being conducted. I've read the original chinese study and it's promising, but there's still work to be done.
- the8472 7y agoNo, that's the rumor-mill, spreading the preliminary results as if they were a confirmed cure.