I read the study and the fact remains 6 of 24 were “cured” and it is actually 6 of 23 since 3 dropped out. Dropping out does not indicate a failure simply because they dropped out. The question is why did they drop out.
Then the results of success were compared with the control group and the results are proof enough the treatment will have a positive effect.
It is evidence such as this along with the extraordinary number of what you would call anecdotal evidence but when it is available in such large numbers it becomes something more.
In any case the answer will be forthcoming soon because NY will begin using the drugs on Chinese Virus victims tomorrow and within a week we will have an answer.
My guess is the treatment will be further used all over the country and this ridiculous media induced panic will be over.
It will be most satisfying to watch the many Trump hating naysayers squirm and attempt to weasel out of there desperate “the sky is falling” claims of only days ago.
That claim is a far cry from, "The combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin cures 100% of cases."
Another way of looking at this study is to ask yourself whether anyone would ever attempt to replicate this study. The answer is absolutely not. Nobody with adequate resources would fail to randomize, choose such a small sample, exclude treatment patients without a pre-determined protocol, choose a control group from a different population, etc.
I didn't bother to find out who actually sponsored this study. I would imagine that it was motivated by someone who was convinced by anecdotal evidence and who wished to immediately convince others to study the matter sooner rather than later. If that was their intention then they have succeeded. Trump took the same approach.
Let's hope so. I have things I want to do and I can't do them while sitting here at home.