Study: Hydroxychloroquine May Increase Death Risk In COVID-19 Patients

Study: Hydroxychloroquine May Increase Death Risk In COVID-19 Patients

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The video discusses a study on the effects of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine on COVID-19 patients. It highlights that these drugs, when used for COVID-19, are linked to increased mortality and heart risks, especially when combined with antibiotics. The study, involving 96,000 patients from 671 hospitals, suggests that these drugs should only be used in randomized trials. The drugs are generally safe for conditions like malaria but not recommended for COVID-19 treatment outside trials.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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