Use Of Hydroxychloroquine
It has been well-established, and this blog has been a reminder, that one must not only pay attention to what is said , but also pay attention to what is not said . THE BAN This week, the FDA revoked use of hydroxycholroquine as a treatment for certain (emphasis mine) Covid-19 patients. Among the reasons given in the article, "Additionally, in light of ongoing serious cardiac adverse events and other potential serious side effects, the known and potential benefits of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine no longer outweigh the known and potential risks for the authorized use." The WHO cited the reason as " The Solidarity Trial 's hydroxychloroquine arm is being stopped, on the basis of evidence showing it does not reduce mortality for hospitalised #COVID19 patients." (quoted Tweet) And there is also this Tweet from the WHO: " Aside from #COVID19 , hydroxychloroquine is still regarded as a generally safe drug for patients with autoimmune diseases o...