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by rubatuga 1831 days ago
> Here is an RCT in JAMA finding it ineffective:

For treating what? This study looked at trying to reduce mild COVID-19 symptoms. In fact, the current strongest evidence is for prophylaxis, as well as treating more severe cases. Also the study didn’t show that it was ineffective, it showed that it couldn’t disprove the null hypothesis. Please get your facts straight, before throwing a link to a overly specific RCT to prove your point.

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State the null hypothesis
That ivermectin has no effect on COVID-19 symptoms or outcome