Tag: Ivermectin

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Ivermectin Influencer Dies Of Side Effects

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, Danny Lemoi, 50, has been a strong proponent of taking veterinary-grade ivermectin as a “cure” for COVID-19. On March 3, 2023, the ivermectin influencer died unexpectedly. While no cause of death was listed in his obituary, many believe he may have passed due to known side effects of the drug. Continue reading “Ivermectin Influencer Dies Of Side Effects”

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Ivermectin ‘Did Not Lower Incidence Of Hospitalization Or Death’ In New Study

A new study found Ivermectin did not reduce hospitalizations or deaths in cases of COVID-19, according to a new study.
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A new study found Ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug popularized as a way to treat COVID-19 at home despite warnings from the FDA, was not shown to have a meaningful effect in shortening symptoms or decreasing the rate of hospitalizations or deaths, according to clinical trial results published Sunday. Continue reading “Ivermectin ‘Did Not Lower Incidence Of Hospitalization Or Death’ In New Study”

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News Round-Up: March 30, 2022

Alexander Lincoln and Alexander King in 'In From The Side' (via Facebook)
Alexander Lincoln and Alexander King in ‘In From The Side’ (via Facebook)
Some news stories you might have missed: • HuffPost: Arizona’s Republican Gov. Doug Ducey signed a series of bills Wednesday targeting transgender rights. The measures will  prohibit gender confirmation surgery for minors (which practically never happens) and ban transgender girls from playing on girls and women’s sports teams. Continue reading “News Round-Up: March 30, 2022”

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News Round-Up: December 13, 2021

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Catching up on the day’s headlines: • Human Rights Campaign: A new report based on the United States Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey said 8% of respondents identified as LGBTQ. Another 2% said their sexual orientation is something other than gay, lesbian, bisexual, or straight. Continue reading “News Round-Up: December 13, 2021”

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How People Came To Believe Ivermectin Can Treat COVID

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With so many statements, posts, and sources of misinformation about ivermectin these days, the Washington Post took a look into when and why folks suddenly got the idea the lauded anti-parasitic medication could be used to treat COVID-19. Continue reading “How People Came To Believe Ivermectin Can Treat COVID”

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Feed Store: Selfie With Your Horse Required To Purchase Dewormer

Sign in animal supply store requiring selfie with horse in order to buy Ivermectin

ABC13 in Las Vegas reports that Shelly Smith, a manager at ATV&V Tack and Feed, has begun requiring people to show a photo of themselves with their horse in order to buy an animal dewormer (Ivermectin) some folks are using in an attempt to treat COVID-19. Continue reading “Feed Store: Selfie With Your Horse Required To Purchase Dewormer”