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‘Mistakes of 2021 being repeated’: Top doctors warn against unwarranted medications, tests to treat Covid

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‘Mistakes of 2021 being repeated’: Top doctors warn against unwarranted medications, tests to treat Covid

In an open letter, 32 doctors and health experts from India, Canada and the US called on centres, state governments, Indian Medical Associations and medical professionals to stop the use of medicines and diagnoses without evidence to support the treatment of Covid-19.

“While considerable uncertainty remains in the outbreak of this novel disease, there is now a wealth of high-quality scientific literature that provides clear guidance for the clinical management of Covid-19. Despite the importance of this evidence and the triangular wave of , but we find that the mistakes of the 2021 response are repeated in 2022,” the doctor wrote in the letter.

These “mistakes” include prescribing drugs such as vitamin combos, azithromycin, doxycycline, hydroxychloroquine, favipiravir and ivermectin, which have limited evidence of their effectiveness against Covid-19.

“As the delta wave shows, this indiscriminate use of drugs is not without harm. Outbreaks of opportunistic fungal infections such as mucormycosis in India and aspergillosis in Brazil have been attributed to widespread misuse of inappropriate drugs,” the letter reads. Unnecessary CT scans, d-dimer and IL-6 laboratory tests are recommended, even in asymptomatic or mild cases, against hospitalization of Covid patients without clinical justification.

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This practice not only places an undue financial burden on patients and their families, but “risks the lives of hundreds of thousands of other non-Covid patients who are unable to find beds for more urgent situations.” India relies heavily on government guidelines, which unfortunately promote expensive diagnostics and drugs with limited evidence. The public and the medical community are also affected by gross misinformation on social media.

“Update June 2021 DGHS evidence-based guidance. In particular, given the limited efficacy of monoclonal antibodies against Omicron variants and their continued widespread use, please provide specific guidance on the use of monoclonal antibodies,” urged the physician.

They further called on the government to develop and publish home care guidelines for rapid testing, isolation, isolation and release in all local languages.

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Korean soloist IU sues ex-classmate and 180 others over online harassment, deepfakes, and slander

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Korean soloist IU sues ex-classmate and 180 others over online harassment, deepfakes, and slander

IU’s agency, EDAM, reports ongoing court proceedings and additional charges as they address severe online threats against her.

Korean singer-songwriter IU, also known as Lee Ji Eun, has taken decisive legal action against over 180 individuals involved in cyberbullying. These legal proceedings, initiated in 2023, are ongoing, with some cases already reaching the formal court hearing stage, according to the recent update from the agency.

The accusations against these individuals range from severe harassment, including threats and defamation, to the creation and distribution of harmful deepfake content. IU’s agency has cited the gravity of these offenses, which they believe meet the criteria for criminal charges

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IU files legal lawsuit against 180 individuals over cyber bullying

K-pop idols and celebrities frequently face online harassment, often seen as the darker side of fandom culture. In some cases, cyberstalking escalates to the point where idols are subjected to physical threats. On November 11 (KST), EDAM issued a statement announcing they had filed complaints citing severe harassment cases.

“Our agency, in collaboration with a law firm, has filed complaints targeting those who have engaged in criminal acts, including threats, defamation, malicious false accusations of plagiarism, death threats, privacy violations, sexual harassment, distribution of obscene content, creation and distribution of illegal deepfake materials and other illegal activities,” EDAM ent said in an official statement according to the Korea Times.

IU sues ex-classmate for cyber bullying

According to insiders, in addition to the 180 lawsuits already filed, more charges are lined up. One individual accused in the case also involves the singer’s former classmate. “Among them, there is one individual who is presumed to be a middle school classmate of IU. Despite the ongoing case, it has been found that they continue to harass IU. So, we are responding,” EDAM said.

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The case which grabbed a lot of limelight back in 2023 resulted in a major controversy and has so far resulted in six fines, three cases with mandatory education, and one case with probation, according to the agency. Among these cases are accusations from April and May last year, where the singer was targeted with baseless claims of plagiarism.

EDAM also highlighted a particular case where IU faced serious online harassment, including false rumors, sexual harassment, and death threats. Prosecutors have requested a fine of 3 million won (about $2,240) for the person involved. The individual is reportedly appealing the sentence, with a formal trial yet to take place.

EDAM revealed that it has collaborated with “relevant” sources to track individuals using foreign IP addresses or living abroad in attempts to avoid legal trouble. In one case, a suspect accused IU of espionage, claiming she was a spy. However, progress has been delayed as the suspect has continually refused to appear for questioning. This case has now been handed over to the prosecution for further investigation.

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