Viruses

Dengue Virus: A Common Mosquito-Borne Threat in Latin America Dengue, commonly known as breakbone fever, is the most widespread mosquito-borne disease worldwide, with Latin America being a major hotspot. It is a viral disease caused by the dengue virus (DENV), which belongs to the Flaviviridae family. Interestingly, the term Flaviviridae comes from the Latin word […]

What can we learn about the Ivermectin craze for policy and decision making?

Here I provide further details on papers that contributed to the Ivermectin hype, giving false hope to both the scientific community and the public, but were ultimately retracted because of unreliable and unsupported data and interpretations.  

What does reliable science tells us about using Ivermectin to combat COVID-19?

The authors suggest that vitamin D can likely reduce severe late stages of COVID-19 infection (as more studies are needed to verify this), while certainly benefiting bone and muscle health. One reason for its possible positive effects is the role of vitamin D in regulating and suppressing the inflammatory cytokine “storm” that leads to severe respiratory problems in patients with COVID-19.