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In reply to the discussion: French Chloroquine Researcher Manipulated Data [View all]Drahthaardogs
(6,843 posts)30. He did NOT photoshop PCR gels in this study
That is not the criticism here. Have you ever done PCR?
Furthermore, if you look at the data from PCR tests, about 40% appear to be false negative.
Everything is rushed and shitty right now. There is reason to believe the drug may have a theraputic effect. It is wirth trying. It WAS used for SARs and appearex to have some benefit
Furthermore, if you look at the anti-virals, their data looks pretty shitty too.
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I have been excoriated by a couple of people here for pointing out lack of basic scientific method
hlthe2b
Mar 2020
#13
I am not so sure I'd want to take medical advice from a "professional" wearing skull jewelry...
Raster
Mar 2020
#27
Noticed that. Not disqualifying, but not a good sign either. Not great bedside manner at least. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2020
#36
The editor of the journal that published it is a co-author? And his subordinate?
Recursion
Mar 2020
#42