Scientists Are Working to Link Tuberculosis Vaccines and COVID-19

Medicine & Technology Jul 11, 2020

Tuberculosis vaccines may help reduce vulnerability to coronavirus and decrease mortality rates as well. Scientists are working on establishing a link between the Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine and Covid-19.

Two Prominent Studies on Hydroxychloroquine Are Retracted Amid Backlash Due to Questionable Data

Jun 05, 2020

The Lancet and New England Journal of Medicine, both reputable science journals have retracted the study about hydroxychloroquine's safety on patients taking it, after questions in data.

Studies That Most Likely Led WHO to Halt Hydroxychloroquine Covid-19 Trials Are Under Fire Amid Questionable Data From Surgisphere

Jun 03, 2020

Some studies published under clinical journals are under fire after it was revealed that the data used in their papers were deemed questionable. The said data were provided by a company called Surgisphere, which has yet to release a statement about the issue. Click the link above to learn more.

Yale Epidemiologist: Hydroxychloroquine Should be Used as Standard COVID-19 Treatment Despite Being Potentially Harmful

Jun 01, 2020

An epidemiologist at Yale still believes that the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine should be used as a "standard for care" in treating patients with COVID-19. Furthermore, he recommends using the drug in combination with azithromycin and zinc.

Oxford Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine to Push Through Despite WHO's Order to Stop

May 27, 2020

The WHO announced on Monday the suspension of trials involving the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. However, an Oxford trial claims to be continuing despite the organization's previous order. Click the link above to learn more.

WHO Stops Hydroxychloroquine Coronavirus Trials Over Safety Concerns

May 25, 2020

The World Health Organization is temporarily putting a hold on clinical trials for the antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine. This decision was after studies showed that the drug potentially caused heart problems and even death. Click the link above to learn more.

Hydroxychloroquine Not a "Game Changer" Linked to Irregular Heart Rhythm That Leads to Sudden Cardiac Death

May 22, 2020

"If there was ever hope for this drug, this is the death of it," said a cardiologist commenting on the largest study of the anti-malarial drug involving nearly 100,000 patients.

Woman Positive for Coronavirus While on Anti-Malaria Pills

May 21, 2020

Kim from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin is shocked when she tested positive for coronavirus. She's been medicating on hydroxychloroquine to treat her lupus for 19 years.

Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin, and Zinc Triple-Combo Proved to be Effective in Coronavirus Patients, Study Says

May 12, 2020

Hydroxychloroquine has long been touted as the leading drug for treating coronavirus. However, recent news headlines have said otherwise. A new study uses the antimalarial drug in combination with zinc and azithromycin, an antibiotic, and gives off promising results. Click the link above to learn more.

COVID-19 Patients Treated with Hydroxychloroquine Show No Significant Difference to Those Who Did Not Receive It

May 08, 2020

Another study of the anti-malaria drug has found no evidence of benefit compared to patients who got a placebo.

Fingers Pointed at Hydroxychloroquine as Coronavirus Patient Dies From Heart Attack

Apr 20, 2020

anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, is now starting to take serious criticism as people claim it cost them their loved ones. Unnecessary hype of the drug and faulty assessment from physicians seem fit to receive the blame as many suffer from these consequences. Click the link to read the full story.

CIA Warns Employees Against Using Anti-Malaria Drugs as COVID-19 Cure Amid 'Potentially Dangerous' Side Effects, Including Sudden Death

Apr 14, 2020

Hydroxychloroquine is considered by some as the answer to COVID-19. But without conclusive testing and results, it may not be safe for mass testing and application.

56 New York Hospitals Now Treat COVID-19 Patients with Anti-malaria Drug Even as New Evidence Shows It's Ineffective

Apr 06, 2020

Antimalarial medication 'Hydroxychloroquine' or 'Chloroquine' is now being administered to coronavirus patients in the U.S. even as new evidence shows it does only much.

This Drug Is Voted As the Most Effective Coronavirus Cure Possible By 6,000 Doctors Worldwide

Apr 04, 2020

The majority of 6,200 doctors from 30 countries said the malaria drug was the most effective against coronavirus.

How Promising are Malaria Drugs for COVID-19?

Mar 25, 2020

Eagerness about the treatment for COVID-19 using malaria drugs has raised higher hopes which include US President Donald Trump. However, the pieces of scientific evidence are still lacking.