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40. I think it has to do with the selection of the control group being similar to the study group

Wed Mar 25, 2020, 05:33 PM

Mar 2020

You need to do a deep patient history of both groups so you can match factors like underlying conditions. Otherwise you may be trying to compare unlike populations.

I'm not in the field, that is just what I think I heard. But yes, they still use a placebo group to keep the doctors from knowing who is who.

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Coronavirus India: India bans export of wonder drug - Hydroxychloroquine [View all] killaphill Mar 2020 OP

and here, in a single news item, is the danger of globalization of critical goods.... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #1

It's also made in West Virginia nt FBaggins Mar 2020 #3

Do this company import components? OhNo-Really Mar 2020 #7

They have ingredients on-site for 50 million doses FBaggins Mar 2020 #9

is it trump owned or affiliated? getagrip_already Mar 2020 #24

It's a generic drug that sells for about 30 cents per dose nt FBaggins Mar 2020 #31

yes, but who owns the company and what connection do they have to the admin? getagrip_already Mar 2020 #32

The WV manufacturer is a global pharma company FBaggins Mar 2020 #35

ok, thanks, good info.... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #36

They said this before in the past about importing critical items into the US, and actually the ... SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #23

I don't believe it to be a wonder drug against covid. LisaL Mar 2020 #2

So MSN sites RT 🤢 OhNo-Really Mar 2020 #4

The future economic repercussions might be harsh for India if companies leave cstanleytech Mar 2020 #8

In the article. The US banned import in 2013 OhNo-Really Mar 2020 #12

I'm talking about the other things they banned for export and the companies that make those cstanleytech Mar 2020 #15

History & Warnings OhNo-Really Mar 2020 #11

Yeah, MSN, Wonder Drug bucolic_frolic Mar 2020 #5

I wish media would stop linking this drug to Coronavirus IronLionZion Mar 2020 #6

But how do I hoard a DRUG? I cant get it without a prescription. oldsoftie Mar 2020 #25

Is this a real question? IronLionZion Mar 2020 #26

You get your dumbass Republican family members with DEA numbers to do it for you. Ninsianna Mar 2020 #34

How the hell can a dentist prescribe a malaria drug? oldsoftie Mar 2020 #38

They're being questioned now, but all you need is a DEA number I guess at some pharmacies. Ninsianna Mar 2020 #45

It's only a 'wonder' drug... Salviati Mar 2020 #10

The efficacy study cited was on a 30 participant group. Too small OhNo-Really Mar 2020 #13

It's big enough to find a big effect. enki23 Mar 2020 #16

no, it isn't. Ninsianna Mar 2020 #29

But the issue still stands, we don't know if it does anything or not. Salviati Mar 2020 #17

Thank you! CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #28

my bil is an epidemiologist at a major university.... getagrip_already Mar 2020 #33

So we still have to consider a placebo effect with an actual virus? oldsoftie Mar 2020 #39

I think it has to do with the selection of the control group being similar to the study group getagrip_already Mar 2020 #40

Wonder drug??? SansACause Mar 2020 #14

I sure hope they study it, OneCrazyDiamond Mar 2020 #18

Believed? JGug1 Mar 2020 #19

Chinese reports spoke of it favorably. Igel Mar 2020 #20

+1 CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #37

If you're allergic to quinine it won't work for you burrowowl Mar 2020 #44

Lupus? truthisfreedom Mar 2020 #21

It's a "wonder drug" for my wife, who uses it to control her RA . . . Journeyman Mar 2020 #22

How greedy CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #30

And many of us thought the final battles would be over water or landQ bobbieinok Mar 2020 #27

Necessary Correction To MSN Story DallasNE Mar 2020 #41

I have lupus, how will I get my meds magoo221 Mar 2020 #42

This is an actual headline? "Wonder drug"? hatrack Mar 2020 #43