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Re:Lesson of ivermectin: meta-analyses based on summary data... by brandonmenc on Wednesday September 22, 2021 @11:34AM (#28617547)
It's probably both, but why would a doctor risk losing their license over this? Yet another unintended consequence. Doctors are supposed to be able to write prescriptions for off-label use.
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Re:Lesson of ivermectin: meta-analyses based on summary data... by sgt101 on Wednesday September 22, 2021 @11:52AM (#28617818)
If they have reason to believe that it's beneficial. If they don't then they are being reckless.
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