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Author Topic: Infamous Hydroxychloroquine Study Retracted  (Read 1779 times)

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Infamous Hydroxychloroquine Study Retracted
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SUMMARY - The science journal, "International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents," has formally retracted a study that it had published which claimed that hydroxychloroquine was beneficial in fighting Covid-19. The study went on to become famous amongst anti-vaccine advocates and Covid-19 skeptics. It is the most highest-cited paper on Covid-19 to be retracted, and the second-most-cited retracted paper of any kind.

ADDITIONAL CONTEXT - Good riddance.

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The study's initial publication set off a frenzy of excitement over the drug's potential, including with RFK Jr.
Fortune · fortune.com

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Re: Infamous Hydroxychloroquine Study Retracted
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Rebecca Watson (professional skeptic and science-literacy communicator) did a rundown on the retraction last week:

https://youtu.be/A1WFmsH30dg?si=GH01FRBk3ySoZZmS

 


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