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Ivermectin COVID-19 Trial Needed Because Evidence Is Lacking, Kowa Says as It Aims for PIII Wrap-Up in November
Interest in the use of the antiparasitic agent ivermectin as a treatment for COVID-19 is growing despite inconclusive evidence for its efficacy and safety. Is ivermectin really effective against this disease? An executive from Kowa, which is conducting the drug’s…
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