Mel Gibson's sensational claim that an anti-worming drug cured his friends' cancer led to a surge in prescriptions for ivermectin, a drug with unproven cancer benefits. Researchers found that prescriptions for ivermectin doubled among people with cancer and skyrocketed three-fold in the south compared to the previous year. The study highlights the need for timely and trustworthy information to counteract rapid influences on healthcare.
Mel Gibson 's controversial claim that an anti-worming drug cured his friends' cancer led to a surge in prescriptions for ivermectin, a drug with unproven cancer benefits.
Researchers found that prescriptions for ivermectin doubled among people with cancer and skyrocketed three-fold in the south compared to the previous year. However, no clinical trials have shown ivermectin to be safe in people with cancer, and it can be easily overdosed. The study highlights the need for timely and trustworthy information to counteract rapid influences on healthcare
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