/tags/ivermectin Ivermectin en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:47:01 GMT /npr-news/2022-03-30/ivermectin-does-not-prevent-covid-19-hospitalization-a-new-study-says The Food and Drug Administration has long warned against using the cow and horse dewormer to fight COVID-19, warning it can cause serious, adverse effects. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:47:01 GMT /npr-news/2022-03-30/ivermectin-does-not-prevent-covid-19-hospitalization-a-new-study-says Jaclyn Diaz /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-10-12/covid-misinformation-and-patients-rights COVID-19 misinformation has pushed some to opt for unproven and potentially dangerous drugs instead of effective treatments and vaccines. We take a look at why COVID misinformation is so pervasive and at patient’s rights and doctor’s responsibilities. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:48:32 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-10-12/covid-misinformation-and-patients-rights /coronavirus/2021-09-07/cincinnati-hospital-wont-have-to-give-ivermectin-to-treat-covid-patient A Cincinnati hospital won’t be forced to continue to treat a COVID patient on a ventilator with Ivermectin, a medicine used to get rid of worms and an unproven drug to treat the virus. That comes after a judge overruled a previous order from a fellow judge in the same court. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:24:49 GMT /coronavirus/2021-09-07/cincinnati-hospital-wont-have-to-give-ivermectin-to-treat-covid-patient Karen Kasler /coronavirus/2021-09-01/increased-use-of-ivermectin-to-fight-covid-prompts-criticizism-for-safety-and-effectiveness But state leaders say they are not taking action to curtail off-label use of the drug for now. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:26:42 GMT /coronavirus/2021-09-01/increased-use-of-ivermectin-to-fight-covid-prompts-criticizism-for-safety-and-effectiveness Jo Ingles /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-09-01/wellness-wednesday-demand-for-ivermectin-to-treat-covid-jumps-despite-warnings The number of prescriptions for ivermectin, a drug typically used to treat parasitic worms that have repeatedly failed in clinical trials to treat COVID-19 has soared. We look at what’s driving the demand for the drug and the associated risks. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:16:37 GMT /show/all-sides-with-ann-fisher/2021-09-01/wellness-wednesday-demand-for-ivermectin-to-treat-covid-jumps-despite-warnings