Ivermectin: New Bayesian meta-analysis provides further support for its effectiveness in treating Covid-19

This is an updated version of an article that was first published in July 2021

A recent peer reviewed meta-analysis evaluating ivermectin (Bryant et al) concluded that this cheap antiparasitic drug is an effective treatment for reducing Covid-19 deaths. These conclusions were in stark contrast to those of a later study (Roman et al). Although (Roman et …