Ivermectin: a systematic review from antiviral effects to COVID-19 complementary regimen


Authors: Fatemeh Heidary 1, Reza Gharebaghi 2 3 Abstract Ivermectin proposes many potentials effects to treat a range of diseases, with its antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-cancer properties as a wonder drug. It is highly…[...]

A five-day course of ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19 may reduce the duration of illness


Authors: Sabeena Ahmed 1, Mohammad Mahbubul Karim 1, Allen G Ross 1, Mohammad Sharif Hossain 1, John D Clemens 1, Mariya Kibtiya Sumiya 1, Ching Swe Phru 1, Mustafizur Rahman 1, Khalequ Zaman 1, Jyoti Somani 2, Rubina Yasmin 3, Mohammad Abul Hasnat 4, Ahmedul Kabir 5, Asma Binte Aziz 1, Wasif Ali Khan 6 Abstract Ivermectin, a US…[...]

Ivermectin for Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis to Inform Clinical Guidelines


Authors: Andrew Bryant, MSc,1,* Theresa A. Lawrie, MBBCh, PhD,2 Therese Dowswell, PhD,2 Edmund J. Fordham, PhD,2 Scott Mitchell, MBChB, MRCS,3 Sarah R. Hill, PhD,1 and Tony C. Tham, MD, FRCP4 Background: Repurposed medicines may have a role…[...]

An Update: Is hydroxychloroquine effective for COVID-19?


Authors: Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 2, 2021. Multiple studies provide data that hydroxychloroquine (brand name: Plaquenil) does not provide a medical benefit for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.…[...]

Treatment with Hydroxychloroquine Cut Death Rate Significantly in COVID-19 Patients, Henry Ford Health System Study Shows


Authors: COVID-19 Media Briefing with Dr. Adnan Munkarah DETROIT – Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19 – and without heart-related side-effects, according to a…[...]

Peer-Reviewed Publications about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by Yale Authors


Sharing knowledge about COVID-19 (coronavirus) is vital to our efforts as we fight the pandemic. Yale researchers are publishing their discoveries about COVID-19 (coronavirus) in peer-reviewed publications. Check back frequently…[...]

Hydroxychloroquine for the Prevention of Covid-19 — Searching for Evidence


Authors: Myron S. Cohen, M.D. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), has generated a worldwide pandemic. The interruption of its spread…[...]

Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin as a treatment of COVID-19: results of an open-label non-randomized clinical trial


Authors: Philippe Gautret 1, Jean-Christophe Lagier 2, Philippe Parola 1, Van Thuan Hoang 3, Line Meddeb 4, Morgane Mailhe 4, Barbara Doudier 4, Johan Courjon 5, Valérie Giordanengo 6, Vera Esteves Vieira 4, Hervé Tissot Dupont 2, Stéphane Honoré 7, Philippe Colson 2, Eric Chabrière 2, Bernard La Scola 2, Jean-Marc Rolain 2, Philippe Brouqui 2, Didier Raoult 8 Abstract Background: Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have been…[...]