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It would be nice to make a list of things that appeared to work in hospitals and then failed randomized trials.
by wumpus 5y ago
It would be nice to make a list of things that appeared to work in hospitals and then failed randomized trials.
- javagram 5y agoHydroxychloroquine is a good example. Lots of doctors were trying it and thought it seemed to help. Due to the interest in the drug several RCTs of it were performed and it was shown to have no effect on patient recovery or prophylaxis of covid.
- codeflow2202 5y agoThis is just partially true. The studies you mention are on late treatment (and often on very high dosages). The data points to good efficacy for early treatment though. It seems clear that the only use for HCQ is during the viral multiplication phase which is not what the large studies have been looking into (they never look into early treatment for some reason).
- forgingahead 5y agoThis isn't true. A recent study showed significant results in using HCQ: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/throat-spray-and-hydroxychloroquine-found-to-reduce-risk-of-covid-19-infection https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/throat-spray-a...