Researchers re-evaluated studies on ivermectin for Covid-19 and found that when potential bias and medical fraud were removed, the drug had no significant benefit. | zakiyahebrahim Health24com
The controversy surrounding the use of ivermectin for the prevention and treatment of Covid-19 continues to rage across the globe.
When Dr Andrew Hill, from the University of Liverpool in England, and colleagues submitted a meta-analysis of ivermectin studies, the results appeared to be impressive and promising – so much so that it was widely cited by ivermectin proponents. But the same meta-analysis was later flagged after investigations revealed that one of its studies had"ethical concerns" and was potentially based on fraud, inconsistencies and plagiarism, Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.
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