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Didier Raoult in the NYT: The “brave maverick” narrative and bypassing science-based medicine

Post author By Orac
Post date May 15, 2020
62 Comments on Didier Raoult in the NYT: The “brave maverick” narrative and bypassing science-based medicine

Didier Raoult is back, with a huge profile in the New York Times. Unfortunately, much is left out out of the profile of this “brave maverick,” even as evidence mounts against hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for COVID-19.

Tags Brave Maverick Doctor, clinical trials, coronavirus, COVID-19, Didier Raoult, featured, New York Times, SARS

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Dr. Didier Raoult: Bad science on COVID-19 and bullying critics

Post author By Orac
Post date April 14, 2020
176 Comments on Dr. Didier Raoult: Bad science on COVID-19 and bullying critics

Didier Raoult is the French “brave maverick doctor” who’s been promoting hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin to treat COVID-19. Like all true cranks, he’s now lashing out at critics as the science trends towards the conclusion that his treatment doesn’t work.

Tags azithromycin, COVID-19, Damien Barraud, Didier Raoult, hydroxychloroquine, SARS-CoV-2

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“Real world evidence” vs. COVID-19?

Post author By Orac
Post date April 8, 2021
82 Comments on “Real world evidence” vs. COVID-19?

Joel Hirschhorn argues that the feds should have used “real world evidence” per the 21st Century Cures Act to approve the use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19. It’s the same argument acupuncturists use to promote their quackery.