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Japan's Kowa Pharmaceutical says Ivermectin showed 'antiviral effect' against Omicron in research
Reuters ^ | 01/31/2022

Posted on 01/31/2022 9:13:28 AM PST by SeekAndFind

TOKYO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Japanese trading and pharmaceutical company Kowa Co Ltd said on Monday anti-parasite drug ivermectin showed an “antiviral effect” against Omicron and other variants of coronavirus in joint non-clinical research.

Kowa did not provide further details. The firm has been working with Kitasato University, a medical university in Tokyo.

Clinical trials evaluating the drug, which is used to treat parasites in animals and humans, are ongoing ...

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Science; Society
KEYWORDS: ivermectin; kowa; omicron

1 posted on 01/31/2022 9:13:28 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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Ivermectin is bad because cronies do not make billions from it, so it is mocked mercilessly


2 posted on 01/31/2022 9:15:32 AM PST by dsrtsage ( Complexity is just simple lacking imagination)
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To: SeekAndFind

Japan gonna get cancelled for this!!


3 posted on 01/31/2022 9:17:47 AM PST by LouieFisk
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To: LouieFisk

ALSO REPORTED HERE: 👇👇

“A Japanese conglomerate has found that the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is effective and safe for the treatment of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, according to a phase III clinical trial.

“Kowa Co. Ltd., a conglomerate with interests in trading, hospitality, electronics, along with health and medical applications, issued a press release on Jan. 31 stating that ivermectin has been found to be effective against Omicron.

https://www.theepochtimes.com/ivermectin-safe-and-effective-for-treating-omicron-japanese-company_4246848.html


4 posted on 01/31/2022 9:20:34 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

I wish we could be like Japan....

Ivermectin is promoted, Borders are Enforced....

But sadly I am not a Japanese Citizen, I envy countries that actually CARE about their citizens and Borders..


5 posted on 01/31/2022 9:20:41 AM PST by GraceG ("If I post an AWESOME MEME, STEAL IT! JUST RE-POST IT IN TWO PLACES PLEASE")
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To: LouieFisk
Japan gonna get cancelled for this!!

Someone in Japan is going to get a big payoff.

6 posted on 01/31/2022 9:37:29 AM PST by aimhigh (THIS is His commandment . . . . 1 John 3:23)
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To: SeekAndFind

Neil Young demands that his tunes not be used for their on-hold music.


7 posted on 01/31/2022 9:39:55 AM PST by KarlInOhio (I stand behind Alec Baldwin. It is far too dangerous to stand in front of him.)
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To: GraceG

RE: Ivermectin is promoted, Borders are Enforced....

Vaccines are encouraged BUT NOT MANDATED.


8 posted on 01/31/2022 9:44:11 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: Mrs. Don-o; tellw; Huskrrrr; Jane Long; Freedom'sWorthIt; Freedom56v2; BDParrish; Phx_RC; cba123; ..

Ping for your interest


9 posted on 01/31/2022 9:44:59 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: KarlInOhio

“Neil Young demands that his tunes not be used for their on-hold music.”

Tokyo man don’t need him ‘round anyhow.


10 posted on 01/31/2022 9:46:46 AM PST by LouieFisk
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To: DugwayDuke

Ping.


11 posted on 01/31/2022 9:47:22 AM PST by upchuck (The longer I remain unjabbed with the clot-shot, the more evidence I see supporting my decision.)
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To: GraceG

There are a lot of jobs here if you have right skills and are willing to move. Many don’t require Japanese language ability.


12 posted on 01/31/2022 9:52:58 AM PST by lefty-lie-spy (Stay Metal)
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To: SeekAndFind
Reuters -- "...which is used to treat parasites in animals and humans"

Silly Reuters. Everybody knows it's just horse paste.

13 posted on 01/31/2022 9:52:59 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (81 million votes...and NOT ONE "Build Back Better" hat)
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To: SeekAndFind

Yup. Not mandated. It is banned for any company to require employees to be vaccinated.


14 posted on 01/31/2022 9:54:12 AM PST by lefty-lie-spy (Stay Metal)
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To: LouieFisk

How much Kowa Stock do Democrat politicians hold?


15 posted on 01/31/2022 10:54:08 AM PST by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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16 posted on 01/31/2022 12:31:58 PM PST by PMAS (Vote with your wallets, there are 80 million of us - No China made, No Amazon)
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