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It's a little weird that this pilot research* made the front page of HN, in that respect there probably is a political factor. But for the research itself I ag
by caddemon 4y ago
It's a little weird that this pilot research* made the front page of HN, in that respect there probably is a political factor.
But for the research itself I agree, there's no indication this article was in any way motivated by COVID or contains any misunderstandings of HCQ.
(* the sample is large but since it's purely observational in a very specific population it obviously requires follow-up work)
- tptacek 4y agoIt's not at all weird that new research about Alzheimers hit the HN front page; Alzheimers is a recurring fascination for the site. Unfortunately, so are political debates, which, unlike neurodegenerative illnesses, are generally off-topic for the site.
- mgarfias 4y agoComing from a family with a strong history of dementia, this fascination is VERY welcome
- caddemon 4y agoDo you know how many papers about Alzheimer's are published on a daily basis? It would be a perpetual topic on the front page of HN if every pilot study were shared and upvoted like this one.