Open-Label studies on some poor country are not "quality evidence". (On the other hand I don't take that manufacturer's statement as a fair and honest assessment of the drug)
We do need serious studies on the repurposing of drugs, but people take it as their silver bullet.
A number of public and philanthropic groups write grants. I’ve written grants. And just because a commercial interest funds a study doesn’t mean it’s B.S.
I'm saying that commercial interest is commercial interest so why would it fund a study that isn't commercially viable?
Ivermectin isn't a money maker. It's a life saver. Vaccines and other new solutions are money makers and life savers (they hope)
I have no view on this drug. But this standard of evidence is useless.
Every substance-disease pair has positive testimony from doctors around the world. Ground tiger bones for cancer? Paprika for polio? Leeches for fever? tons of testimony. Totally worthless. What you need are quality studies.
If you watch it, I have a question for you.
Based on the info in the video, do you think Ivermectin has potential to treat covid? Yes or no?
Another question. Should videos like this be banned by YouTube?