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gawd. I really do not know who will shut Trump down!
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NAVIRUS 04/06/2020 05:16 am ET Updated 5 hours ago
AMA President Has A Stark Warning About Trumps Coronavirus Treatment Advice
The president suggested theres nothing to lose by trying an anti-malarial drug for COVID-19. Doctors say you could lose your life.
By Josephine Harvey
Against the advice of medical experts, President Donald Trump again promoted the use of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as treatment for coronavirus on Sunday, asking What do you have to lose? The American Medical Associations top doctor says lives could be lost.
There could be negative side effects, said Dr. Patrice Harris, president of the AMA, during an interview with CNNs Wolf Blitzer. There could be deaths. This is a new virus, and so we should not be promoting any medication or drug for any disease that has not been proven and approved by the FDA.
Harris was asked to weigh in on the presidents optimistic remarks from a press conference earlier Sunday, during which he again touted the drug, despite repeated warnings from the nations top infectious diseases expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, that there is no strong evidence that its effective against coronavirus.
What do you have to lose? Trump asked during the White House briefing. I want them to try it, and it may work and it may not work. But if it doesnt work, there is nothing lost by doing it.
According to the American Medical Association expert, theres a lot to lose.
You could lose your life, Harris said. Its unproven. And so certainly there are some limited studies, as Dr. Fauci said. But at this point, we just dont have the data to suggest that we should be using this medication for COVID-19........................
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Blue Owl
(50,325 posts)n/t
Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)He said it to black voters, remember?
"What have you got to lose?"
The implications of what there is to lose are enormous, actually.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)SWBTATTReg
(22,093 posts)Put your money where your mouth is (oh wait, you're broke, I forgot!).
Idiot. Now he's a doctor. He is more of a quack if you ask me.
sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)malaise
(268,844 posts)because India manufactures most of the generics for this drug. Do not forget the rally date in India Feb 24.
Why did India ban all exports of this drug last Saturday?
Something is up - come on sleuths!
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended the anti-malarial drug for those involved in the care of suspected or confirmed cases of the coronavirus and also, for the asymptomatic household contacts of laboratory confirmed cases.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/trump-seeks-modis-help-to-release-hydroxychloroquine-ordered-by-us-to-treat-covid-19-patients/amp_articleshow/74991171.cms
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world. The ICMR is funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
malaise
(268,844 posts)Why?
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)rockfordfile
(8,700 posts)BS India isn't saving it for themselves. First trump is pushing because it because him or friends have investment connect to companies making the drug.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)Theres no money in it at several multiples of current price.
And, yes, India is hoarding it.
Hes pushing it because its the only chance he has of looking good to his base, after the disastrous first month of the pandemic. If he personally developed a cure and vaccine, I still wouldnt vote for the POS. But a lot will.
Definitely agree hes a crook.
meadowlander
(4,393 posts)people with malaria or lupus who aren't going to be able to get the drugs they need because they're being stockpiled by yahoos.