Re:Examining the covidtests.gov architecture
by toolz on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @06:53PM
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I don't think that's a troll question, but I could imagine a situation where you're a high risk demographic you'd want to know early so you can get early treatment like monoclonal antibodies, paxlovid or ivermectin.
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Re:Examining the covidtests.gov architecture
by jaredwiener on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @07:06PM
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I know this is not the main point of this thread, but please do not use ivermectin for Covid.
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/why-you-shoul...
Re:Examining the covidtests.gov architecture
by tomrod on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @08:25PM
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Please don't spout trolling medical advice. Deworming medicine like Ivermectin does not treat COVID-19.
https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/article-abstract/114/10/721/6...
> Based on very low to moderate quality of evidence, ivermectin was not efficacious at managing COVID-19. Its safety profile permits its use in trial settings to further clarify its role in COVID-19 treatment.
Re:Examining the covidtests.gov architecture
by astrange on Thursday January 20, 2022 @02:06AM
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It does treat it if you have worms, since those increase the risk of severe COVID outcomes.
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Re:Examining the covidtests.gov architecture
by tclancy on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @08:41PM
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No studies showing it hurts people? How did I just read this today? https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jan/17/arkansas-inm...
Re:Examining the covidtests.gov architecture
by toolz on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @08:43PM
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did you mean to link something different? That link doesn't show ivermectin hurting anyone...
Re:Examining the covidtests.gov architecture
by CrazyStat on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @08:58PM
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> According to the lawsuit, the inmates suffered from side-effects that included vision issues, diarrhea, bloody stools and stomach cramps. The inmates were also subject to payment of fees for medical examinations that they sought after experiencing the side-effects from the drug.
Re:Examining the covidtests.gov architecture
by toolz on Wednesday January 19, 2022 @09:49PM
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Convicted criminals that are suing claimed to have suffered side effects, this doesn't show anything in my opinion. Most of all I never claimed ivermectin has no side effects, just that the studies show it does no harm. You can drink water too quickly and get a belly-ache, so I think it goes without saying ivermectin can have side effects. What is interesting is that it doesn't increase negative outcomes in the context of a deadly disease.