COVID-19 Treatment Research: Time to Indict the Randomized Controlled Trials!
Randomized controlled trials are usually seen as the gold standard when it comes to scientific research. With the COVID-19 crisis, they are now at the
Randomized controlled trials are usually seen as the gold standard when it comes to scientific research. With the COVID-19 crisis, they are now at the
This is a background paper by Jean-Pierre Kiekens, independent policy analyst, former Lecturer at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. Graduate from the Universities of Brussels
Here is a selection of videos with testimonials of patients and medical doctors about treating COVID-19 with therapies such as the one recommended by Professor
In this video, Professor Didier Raoult comments on the progress so far with his treatment, provided to over 1000 patients at the IHU Marseille. He
Here is an excellent piece in Global News by Jane Gester. “The question is not whether to set priorities, but how to do so ethically
While high success rates in treating patients tested positive for COVID-19 are achieved in France, using a chloroquine-based treatment, Canadian governmental bodies and professional associations
See the headlines of the El Watan independent daily. On its front page, it announces that, according to the protocol of the Ministry of Health,
“Outside of a research protocol, use should be limited to patients whose clinical situation is severe, evaluated on a case-by-case basis, supported by an interdisciplinary
The title may seem exaggerated. Yet, it’s based on reality. Canadian research, has opted for self-screening and self-reporting, instead of letting people see a doctor. For
There is an interesting opinion piece dated March 26 in the Globe and Mail, suggesting to give the hydroxychloroquine treatment a chance. At the same
Eric Chabrière, one of the most renowned professors working with Professor Didier Raoult, comments the situation of the epidemic as of March 28 as well
Former health minister, Philippe Douste-Blazy, advocates early treatment of patients.