[Normandy]

The article states the drug did not clear the virus, but — “The drug did help alleviate some clinical symptoms of Covid-19, however, and the patients who took it showed a greater drop in C-reactive protein, a measure of inflammation.”

[mmichaels1970]

The article states the drug did not clear the virus, but — “The drug did help alleviate some clinical symptoms of Covid-19, however, and the patients who took it showed a greater drop in C-reactive protein, a measure of inflammation.”

And when you pair that with the article's headline, you get proof that the media is the enemy.

[neverevergiveup]

The statistically significant drop in CRP is interesting, and warrants further study. There was also a greater decrease in lymphocytosis in the hydroxychloroquine group - though it didn't reach statistical significance. It's a small study, and to me just shows the potential problems with trying to ‘rush’ a clinical trial.