Topic: Covid 19 Treatment

ABC News featured a segment promoting Paxlovid as a critical treatment for COVID-19, which the hosts identify as "native advertising" tied to pharmaceutical sponsorships. The report claims Paxlovid reduces hospitalization risk by 90%, even as newer studies suggest decreasing effectiveness. The hosts mock the scripted nature of these morning show health segments and the financial ties between networks and drug makers.

President Joe Biden experienced a "rebound" COVID-19 infection after completing a course of Pfizer's antiviral drug, Paxlovid. White House COVID Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha defended the drug on The View, stating its primary purpose is to prevent hospitalization. The segment highlights the heavy marketing of "authorized oral treatments" and the normalization of rebound infections in high-profile patients.

The FDA abruptly revoked the emergency use authorization for certain monoclonal antibody treatments, claiming they are ineffective against the Omicron variant. This decision resulted in the immediate cancellation of appointments for patients already scheduled for the treatment. Critics argue the move removes a vital tool for early intervention and leaves patients with fewer options.

France 24 reports on the "false miracle drug" ivermectin, noting a court case in Ohio where a judge ordered a hospital to administer the drug. The report contrasts this with "real" treatments under development, such as the French drug XAV-19 and the existing drug Actemra. Additionally, Pfizer is reportedly developing a twice-a-day COVID pill intended to be taken alongside vaccines.

The Frontline COVID Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC) is documenting what they describe as a disinformation campaign against Ivermectin as an early treatment for COVID-19. Additionally, medical discussions highlight the role of the thymus in children's T-cell immunity, which may explain why they act as a buffer against the virus.

Nadia Borch, an associate executive producer, shared that she has been approved to treat critical COVID-19 patients using an extracorporeal filter that removes the virus from the blood. She also dedicated her donation to her husband, Brandon, a Freemason who jokingly refers to her as "Illuminati-a."