COVIDcast: Ivermectin

COVIDcast: Ivermectin

Author: FOAMcast April 6, 2021 Duration: 26:31

In this episode, we discuss ivermectin as a potential therapeutic for COVID-19 and review available randomized trials evaluating this drug.

Show notes: FOAMcast.org

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Jeremy Faust and Lauren Westafer


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