[kwlug-disc] Ivermectin

[Ronald Barnes]

Khalid Baheyeldin wrote on 2022-11-19 16:51:

> In another thread, Ivermectin was mentioned:
> 
> Show me the official fact checkers who have a nuanced view of
> ivermectin.  I wish that the mainstream fact checkers had your view
> on digging for information and showing it.
> 
> 
> There is no nuance here: Ivermectin does not work against COVID-19 in
>  any way.
> 
> I have a pharmacy degree and was licensed decades ago, but switched
> after a few months to the new fangled computer thing. So like any
> non-specialist, I lookup information and see if it is backed by
> evidence, under rigorous controlled testing conditions, or not. If
> not, there is not weight to the claim.


Thank you, Khalid, for this nuanced and highly informative view.


I had something typed up, but never sent it because it wasn't as 
even-handed (nor backed by deep domain knowledge) as yours.


Also, mentions of Hydroxychloroquine and dexamethasone brought back 
memories.


Now, I need to get off my butt and book my booster appointment...

rb