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.

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 7, 2022

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. Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Reference:

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

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