The observational study claims for ivermectin’s efficacy continue but the evidence from RCTs continues to show that it is not a treatment for COVID.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 7, 2022

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Ivermectin Doesn’t Help Treat COVID-19, Large Study Finds

Ivermectin study in the city of Itajaí contains several methodological weaknesses, resulting in questionable conclusions

Review of study

Ivermectin Prophylaxis Used for COVID-19 Reduces COVID-19 Infection and Mortality Rates: A City-Wide, Prospective Observational Study of 223,128 Subjects Using Propensity Score Matching.

Covid-19: Trial of experimental “covid cure” is among worst medical ethics violations in Brazil’s history, says regulator

Fact Check: NIH Not Recommending Ivermectin for COVID