Ivermectin: The Story of a Wonder Drug

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Dr. Pierre Kory's personal experiences with ivermectin during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight his belief in its potential. He recalls a patient who recovered dramatically after taking ivermectin, which fueled his advocacy for the drug 1. Kory's enthusiasm was further bolstered by a preprint study from Egypt, suggesting high efficacy in severe COVID cases 2.
There is a drug that is proving to be of miraculous impact. And when I say miracle, I do not use that term lightly.
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His testimony at a Senate hearing catapulted ivermectin into the spotlight, although he later expressed regret over calling it a miracle cure 1.
Defending Ivermectin
Kory passionately defends ivermectin against criticisms, viewing the opposition as a conspiracy against repurposed drugs. He believes that the medical establishment is biased against ivermectin due to its low profitability for pharmaceutical companies 3. Despite the lack of conclusive evidence supporting ivermectin's efficacy for COVID-19, Kory remains steadfast in his convictions 4.
This is a war on repurposed drugs.
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He argues that the corruption within health agencies and scientific journals is to blame for the drug's dismissal, maintaining that his clinical experiences validate its effectiveness 3.
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