Hydroxychloroquine a Genuine Cure for Coronavirus: Scientists & Trump Discuss - TLDR News

The video explores the rise and fall of hydroxychloroquine as a potential COVID-19 treatment. Initially promoted by figures like Trump and Bolsonaro, the drug gained attention despite lacking solid evidence of efficacy. Early studies suggested potential benefits, leading to emergency use authorizations. However, safety concerns, particularly heart risks, emerged, and a major study published in The Lancet was later retracted due to data integrity issues. Final studies, including a large Oxford trial, concluded that hydroxychloroquine is ineffective against COVID-19, shifting focus to more promising treatments.

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