The retraction notice detailed issues with the study's ethical approval processes, raising serious concerns about its methodology and claims surrounding hydroxychloroquine's efficacy for treating Covid-19.
Concerns were also raised by three authors regarding the study's conclusions, adding to the credibility of the withdrawal of the study promoting hydroxychloroquine.
The inability to verify if proper ethical standards were followed during the study highlights the need for rigorous adherence to research protocols in medical studies.
The statement from Elsevier emphasizes that ethical issues raised led to the study’s retraction, signaling a significant moment in the debate over hydroxychloroquine's purported benefits for Covid-19.
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