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Ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine are not proven COVID-19 treatments?

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Some doctors and media channels argue that there is very little evidence to support the use of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 ('CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for virus, and 'D' for disease). However, you can find a summary of the 57 studies on ivermectin done by 509 authors from  c19ivermectin.com  (constantly updated) and 250 studies on hydroxychloroquine done by more than 3,900 authors from  c19hcq.com . Let's dive into some facts and details. Ivermectin and COVID-19 As of June 2021, there are more than 80 on-going trials globally on Ivermectin for treatment and prevention of COVID-19 on  covid-nma.com . Source: covid-nma.com Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication widely used in low- and middle-income countries to treat parasitic worm infections i...

Carrageenan (Iota, Kappa, Lambda)

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Carrageenans are a family of hydrocolloids used to thicken, stabilize and gel solutions. They are vegetarian and particularly effective with proteins so they are commonly used with dairy products. There are three basic types: Iota Carrageenan, Kappa Carrageenan and Lambda Carrageenan. In the presence of calcium, Iota Carrageenan forms a soft gel and Kappa Carrageenan forms a stiff and brittle gel. But in the presence of potassium salts, Kappa Carrageenan forms very firm and elastic gels. Lambda Carrageenan will not form a gel, but can be used as a thickener. Carrageenan can be used to make frozen desserts, to stabilize ice creams, hot dairy foams, to make rich mouthfeel custards even with low fat content or eggs, to cover an ingredient with a gel coat or to make constructed cheese which results in a cheese with the texture of nicely melted cheese but with the flavor of dry aged cheese. Carrageenan: Origins Carrageenans are linear sulfated polysacharrides extracted from certain species ...

Does Ivermectin Work against COVID-19?

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Some doctors and media channels argue that there is very little evidence to support the use of ivermectin to treat COVID-19 ('CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for virus, and 'D' for disease). However, you can find a summary of the 57 studies on ivermectin done by 509 authors from  c19ivermectin.com  (constantly updated). Let's dive into some facts and details. What is Ivermectin? Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication widely used in low and middle-income countries to treat parasitic worm infections, lice and mites in adults and children. It’s been used for decades for this purpose by over 3.7 billion people, and is considered safe and effective. It has an increasing list of indications due to its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, and is included on the WHO’s Model List of Essential Medicines. Recently ivermectin has also been studied to treat a range of viruses. How is Ivermectin thought to work on COVID-19? For the SARS-CoV-2 virus to make you sick...

Guide on How to buy Baby Diapers 2021

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How many diapers do you need? What size diapers should your child be wearing? Is your little one going through a normal amount of diapers in a day? These are just some of the questions every parent wonders, and in an effort to make your life easier, we’ve compiled the answers you want. Diaper size chart for disposable diapers Note: This chart is designed to offer a general overview. If you have a particular brand that you prefer, you should check their specific sizing directions for a most accurate match. Diaper size by baby's weight: size 1 diapers weight: 8 - 14 lbs size 2 diapers weight: 12 - 18 lbs size 3 diapers weight: 16 - 28 lbs size 4 diapers weight: 22 - 37 lbs size 5 diapers weight: more than 27 lbs Diaper sizing for cloth diapers While disposable diaper manufacturers follow a uniform sizing, cloth and hybrid diapers do not. Many cloth brands may use the terms small, medium, and large, but the actual sizing and intended ages can be vastly different. As a result, it’s ver...

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