Three of the authors of a study published last month in The Lancet on the use of the antimalaria drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients today requested the study be retracted because they can't vouch for the underlying data.The retraction is the latest step in a drama that's been unfolding since the study was originally published on May 22.

The observational study involving more than 96,000 patients found that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine provided no benefit to COVID-19 patients and was associated with a higher risk of death and serious heart rhythm complications.

But critics almost immediately began questioning the validity of the data used in the study.An open letter sent last week to the editor of The

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Even before the pandemic, more than 18 million Americans at high risk for COVID-19 complications lacked adequate health insurance, according to a study published today in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Why JK Rowling’s controversial comments are so ‘heartbreaking’ for transgender people

Harry Potter author commented on a story with a headline that read: ‘Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.’ Taking issue with the phrasing, JK wrote: ‘”People who menstruate”. I’m sure there used to be a word for those people.

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80% working Indians experience income loss, says study

NEW DELHI : Around 80 per cent of working Indians have experienced income loss and over 90 per cent of them are bracing themselves to bear more hardship in the future, said a study by Generali on consumer sentiments during the COVID-19 crisis. Also, self-employed professionals estimate that they may lose half of their income over the next few months.

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Eddie Redmayne responds to J.K. Rowling’s controversial tweets: “I disagree with Jo’s comments”

which have seen her be accused of transphobia, in a statement outlining his disagreements with her views.The actor currently plays Newt Scamander, the main character in the Fantastic Beasts franchise, a Harry Potter spin-off also written by Rowling.“As someone who has worked with both J.K. Rowling and members of the trans community, I wanted to make it absolutely clear where I stand,” Redmayne wrote in a statement on Variety.“I disagree with Jo’s comments.

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CrossFit CEO Greg Glassman Resigns After Controversial Comment About George Floyd

Greg Glassman is stepping down as CEO of CrossFit after he mad a controversial comment about George Floyd on Twitter.A few days ago, Greg replied to a tweet about racial discrimination being a public health issue, with a reference to George Floyd and COVID-19. Glassman combined the words, commenting “It’s FLOYD-19”, and now says he has hurt many CrossFit members with his words.“I, CrossFit HQ., and the CrossFit community will not stand for racism.

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New study finds controversial malaria drug ineffective against COVID-19

After a months-long trial, researchers from across North America – including at the MUHC – have determined that hydroxychloroquine is ineffective at preventing COVID-19. Dr. Emily McDonald joins Global’s Laura Casella.

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Main coronavirus test produces ‘false negatives’ at least 20% of the time, study shows

coronavirus around the world, including Canada, produces “false-negative” results at least 20 per cent of the time, researchers from Johns Hopkins University found.According to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in May, the false-negative rate of RT-PCR testing used to detect the novel coronavirus changes depending on where a person is in the timeline of the infection cycle. On day 1 of an infection, the test is completely ineffective at detecting the virus, while on day 8 of infection the test produces false negatives 20 per cent of the time, the study found.

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Prince Philip's 99 most controversial gaffes as he celebrates his 99th birthday

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Covid-19: Hefty discounts can lure 64% customers back to showrooms, says study

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University of Calgary launches study to explore children’s experiences with COVID-19 and role in transmission

Dr. Jim Kellner, a professor and researcher at the university’s Cumming School of Medicine will lead the team and says he considers the task of studying COVID-19 an “important contribution” as the world copes with the pandemic.

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U of C launches study into children’s experience with COVID-19 and role in transmission

Researchers from the University of Calgary are hoping to answer some burning questions about COVID-19 and children. As Laurel Gregory reports, their findings could inform how Canada comes back to life in the coming months.

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CrossFit's Greg Glassman Steps Down as CEO Amid Controversy (Report)

Greg Glassman is stepping down amid controversy.

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Kids more likely to be struck by lightning than die of coronavirus, study claims

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Three big studies dim hopes that hydroxychloroquine can treat or prevent COVID-19

Kai KupferschmidtScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center.Through the fog of alleged misconduct, hope, hype, and politicization that surrounds hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug touted as a COVID-19 treatment, a scientific picture is now emerging.Praised by presidents as a potential miracle cure and dismissed by others as a deadly distraction, hydroxychloroquine was spared a seeming death blow last week. On 4 June, after critics challenged the data, The Lancet suddenly retracted a paper that had suggested the drug increased the death rate in COVID-19 patients, a finding that had stopped many clinical trials in their tracks.

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COVID-19–linked syndrome in kids new, distinct, studies suggest

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Yediyurappa puts up brave front after central BJP undermines his authority in RS

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‘I’m embarrassed by it’: Brevard sheriff suspends lieutenant over controversial Facebook comments

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Ketamine's effects on depression identified in new study

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Daniel Radcliffe responds to controversial J.K. Rowling tweets: “Transgender women are women”

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Doughnut shop stirs up controversy after dropping police, military discounts

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Bharat Serums to study ulinastatin use for mild-to-moderate covid-19 treatment

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The SPFL home advantage lost in 'ghost games' as study reports refereeing subconscious bias effect

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Halsey calls out J.K. Rowling for “invalidating trans people” in controversial tweets

Halsey is among the high-profile names who criticised J.K. Rowling over the weekend, with the singer saying the Harry Potter author “invalidated trans people” with a series of controversial tweets.Rowling has faced an online backlash and accusations of transphobia after sharing an article on Saturday (June 6) titled ‘Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate’ and writing: “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people.

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J.K. Rowling hit with backlash over controversial 'anti-trans' posts

J.K. Rowling has caused outrage on social media after posting a series of 'anti-trans' tweets.The 54-year-old Harry Potter author was accused of being transphobic yesterday when she sent a string of controversial tweets.

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Surgisphere: the data firm in the eye of the hydroxychloroquine storm

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Authorities: 2-year-old hospitalized after early morning fire in Tioga

PHILADELPHIA - A young child is hospitalized after an early morning fire broke out at a 3-story apartment building Sunday morning.Police and fire crews responded to reports of a fire inside an apartment building on the 1600 block of West Tioga Street shortly before 2 a.m. RELATED COVERAGE: CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETYUpon arrival, first responders immediately began putting out the fire and helping evacuate the building's residents. A 2-year-old child was taken to St. Christopher Children Hospital for Children for smoke inhalation. The child is currently listed in stable condition. Twenty people were displaced and remain so at this time.

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Happy Birthday Kanye West: Fights with Kim Kardashian to Taylor Swift feud; 5 controversies of the rapper

Kanye West turns 42 today and it wouldn't be wrong to call it his most eventful year ever. The American rapper has been making headlines ever since 2020 kickstarted.

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Loneliness likely to decrease with age, study finds

Personality and Individual Differences, draws on a newly published significant global dataset that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) gathered for their “Loneliness Experiment.”In recent years, loneliness has become a focus of research as the body of evidence demonstrating its effects on both individuals and society continues to grow.

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Ammar KaliaSome sports sit more comfortably with social distancing than others. Snooker, a game in which referees wore gloves even before Covid-19, might just work.

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'Parents don't want schools to reopen till no COVID-19 cases for 21 days': Study

New Delhi: The majority parents don't want schools to reopen till there are no cases for 21 days in their district and its vicinity.A 76% of parents feel it is unfeasible or very difficult for their child's school to operate with social distancing. Only 11% parents in support of schools restarting per the original school or state calendar, as per a survey by Local Circles.The COVID-19 curve in India is touching higher peaks every day and there are no signs of its flattening.

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Doctor gives positive health update on the Queen after studying new photographs

Queen riding a horse at Windsor Castle show the 94-year-old monarch is remaining healthy through the Covid-19 crisis.Last week the images were shared on the Royal Family's social media accounts, after she endured weeks of self-isolation.The Queen – who has been riding horses since she was four – looked relaxed and confident on her 14-year-old horse, Balmoral Fern.After seeing the images, Dr Daniel Cichi from Doctor4U, told the Daily Express that Royal fans should be encouraged by what they've seen.Horse riding, he said, can be tough on the body at any age and the fact the Queen is able to do it shows she is in good health.He said: "You have to be physically fit to engage in horse riding no matter your age as the impact of horse riding can

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Weather Authority: Chance of pop-shower Saturday amid warm temps

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Colin Kaepernick: Why NFL Teams Are Considering Signing Him Again 4 Years After Kneeling Controversy

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