Re:Linus Torvalds on mRNA Vaccines
by carbocation on Thursday June 10, 2021 @07:04PM
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Thank you for sharing the link. I do note that this is an observational study of 255 people. It contradicts a randomized trial with 1,561 people in the HCQ-arm alone vs 3,155 receiving usual care (RECOVERY).
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When they are studied as a prophylactic or at early stage, they really prove out. I think that trial you referenced was in late stage severe cases, almost feels like they gamed that design to fail.
Re:Linus Torvalds on mRNA Vaccines
by carbocation on Thursday June 10, 2021 @07:32PM
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The study you have cited was entirely confined to 255 patients, all of whom required mechanical ventilation, 70% of whom died by day 90. That's severe COVID, not "prophylaxis."