Carlos Chaccour
@carloschaccour.bsky.social
Global health, malaria, NTDs, endectocides.
Navarra Center for International Development @UNAV
Navarra Center for International Development @UNAV
Pinned
"Oh my, how far today we’ve come. Through war, through gore, through all that’s glum. Through the crippling chorus and the doubters’ drums that banged on loud that it can’t be done."
—Waleed Gubara
—Waleed Gubara
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
If you work with or rely on academic journals - don't miss this strange, funny, horrifying story about what happened when @carloschaccour.bsky.social published a paper on a malaria breakthrough in a prestigious journal – and AI came for the letters page. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
The Editor Got a Letter From ‘Dr. B.S.’ So Did a Lot of Other Editors.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
If you work with or rely on academic journals - don't miss this strange, funny, horrifying story about what happened when @carloschaccour.bsky.social published a paper on a malaria breakthrough in a prestigious journal – and AI came for the letters page. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
Our work on Robot Pen Pals has been covered by Gina Kolata at the NYT
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
The Editor Got a Letter From ‘Dr. B.S.’ So Did a Lot of Other Editors.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Our work on Robot Pen Pals has been covered by Gina Kolata at the NYT
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
A rapidly growing share of letters to journals may be drafted by machines, undetected by editors. Study quantifies recently ‘prolific debutante authors’ who had published no letters before 2022, when ChatGPT debuted. #academicjournals #peerreview @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
Letters to scientific journals surge as ‘prolific debutante’ authors likely use AI
New study reinforces worries about “mass production of junk” by unscrupulous scholars aiming to pad their CVs
www.science.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A rapidly growing share of letters to journals may be drafted by machines, undetected by editors. Study quantifies recently ‘prolific debutante authors’ who had published no letters before 2022, when ChatGPT debuted. #academicjournals #peerreview @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...
Ivermectin shows promise in cutting malaria transmission in Africa
Via Nature Africa
www.nature.com/articles/d44...
Via Nature Africa
www.nature.com/articles/d44...
Ivermectin shows promise in cutting malaria transmission in Africa
Clinical trial shows a 26% drop in malaria infections after repeated doses of the anti-parasite drug, but more evidence is needed before global policy shifts.
www.nature.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Ivermectin shows promise in cutting malaria transmission in Africa
Via Nature Africa
www.nature.com/articles/d44...
Via Nature Africa
www.nature.com/articles/d44...
This week in virology discussing our NEJM paper:
youtu.be/2vYeTsYqw8w?...
For clarity, ivermectin does NOT have an affect on the malaria parasite.
youtu.be/2vYeTsYqw8w?...
For clarity, ivermectin does NOT have an affect on the malaria parasite.
TWiV 1246: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin
YouTube video by MicrobeTV
youtu.be
August 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
This week in virology discussing our NEJM paper:
youtu.be/2vYeTsYqw8w?...
For clarity, ivermectin does NOT have an affect on the malaria parasite.
youtu.be/2vYeTsYqw8w?...
For clarity, ivermectin does NOT have an affect on the malaria parasite.
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
In Kwale, in Kenya, where bed nets alone can’t stop #malaria, researchers are testing #ivermectin, a ‘wonder drug’ commonly used to treat parasitic infections that can also kill mosquitoes 🦟🎙️
publichealth.jhu.edu/malaria-rese...
publichealth.jhu.edu/malaria-rese...
August 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In Kwale, in Kenya, where bed nets alone can’t stop #malaria, researchers are testing #ivermectin, a ‘wonder drug’ commonly used to treat parasitic infections that can also kill mosquitoes 🦟🎙️
publichealth.jhu.edu/malaria-rese...
publichealth.jhu.edu/malaria-rese...
Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador tell their story to BBC Mundo.
www.bbc.com/news/resourc...
www.bbc.com/news/resourc...
The cemetery of living men: Trump deportees tell of abuse in secretive mega-jail - BBC News
Venezuelan migrants deported from the US to El Salvador's mega-jail speak of what life was like inside
www.bbc.com
August 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador tell their story to BBC Mundo.
www.bbc.com/news/resourc...
www.bbc.com/news/resourc...
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
The antiparasitic drug ivermectin was found to reduce the incidence of malaria by 26 percent in a trial conducted in Kenya, a finding that demonstrates its potential use for mass drug administration alongside other #malaria control interventions.
www.ghtcoalition.org/blog/researc...
www.ghtcoalition.org/blog/researc...
www.ghtcoalition.org
August 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The antiparasitic drug ivermectin was found to reduce the incidence of malaria by 26 percent in a trial conducted in Kenya, a finding that demonstrates its potential use for mass drug administration alongside other #malaria control interventions.
www.ghtcoalition.org/blog/researc...
www.ghtcoalition.org/blog/researc...
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug that kills mosquitoes feeding on treated persons. In this trial in Kenya, ivermectin given once per month for 3 months led to a 26% lower incidence of malaria than albendazole. Full trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/4lIyNzB
#MedSky #IDSky
#MedSky #IDSky
July 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug that kills mosquitoes feeding on treated persons. In this trial in Kenya, ivermectin given once per month for 3 months led to a 26% lower incidence of malaria than albendazole. Full trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/4lIyNzB
#MedSky #IDSky
#MedSky #IDSky
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
Die prophylaktische Einnahme des Antiparasitikums #Ivermectin kann bei Kindern in Endemiegebieten Ansteckungen mit dem Erreger der #Malaria tropica um 26 Prozent senken. Das zeigt eine klinische Studie.
@tdingermann.bsky.social schreibt.
#Gesundheit
@tdingermann.bsky.social schreibt.
#Gesundheit
Klinische Studie: Prophylaktische Gabe von Ivermectin senkt Malaria-Rate
Die prophylaktische Einnahme des Antiparasitikums Ivermectin kann bei Kindern in Endemiegebieten Ansteckungen mit dem Erreger der Malaria tropica um 26 Pro...
www.pharmazeutische-zeitung.de
July 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Die prophylaktische Einnahme des Antiparasitikums #Ivermectin kann bei Kindern in Endemiegebieten Ansteckungen mit dem Erreger der #Malaria tropica um 26 Prozent senken. Das zeigt eine klinische Studie.
@tdingermann.bsky.social schreibt.
#Gesundheit
@tdingermann.bsky.social schreibt.
#Gesundheit
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
Ivermectin reduced malaria transmission in a clinical trial. Mass administration of the broad-spectrum antiparasitic reduced incidence by 26% in Kenyan children. Ivermectin, derived from a microorganism found in Japan, was developed as a
veterinary drug to combat a range of parasites in livestock👇
veterinary drug to combat a range of parasites in livestock👇
Ivermectin Reduces Malaria Transmission in Trial
Mass administration of broad-spectrum antiparasitic reduced incidence by 26% in Kenyan kids
www.medpagetoday.com
July 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ivermectin reduced malaria transmission in a clinical trial. Mass administration of the broad-spectrum antiparasitic reduced incidence by 26% in Kenyan children. Ivermectin, derived from a microorganism found in Japan, was developed as a
veterinary drug to combat a range of parasites in livestock👇
veterinary drug to combat a range of parasites in livestock👇
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
Ivermectin is back in the news!
This time, because a new trial supports the use of ivermectin as a complementary strategy for malaria control and prevention
And, no, it DOES NOT work for Covid-19!
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
This time, because a new trial supports the use of ivermectin as a complementary strategy for malaria control and prevention
And, no, it DOES NOT work for Covid-19!
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
July 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Ivermectin is back in the news!
This time, because a new trial supports the use of ivermectin as a complementary strategy for malaria control and prevention
And, no, it DOES NOT work for Covid-19!
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
This time, because a new trial supports the use of ivermectin as a complementary strategy for malaria control and prevention
And, no, it DOES NOT work for Covid-19!
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
Acabar con la malaria matando a los mosquitos que pican a seres humanos: una prometedora herramienta para combatir esta enfermedad. Un estudio en Kenia ha visto una reducción de un 26% en la transmisión de paludismo administrando ivermectina a la población
Acabar con la malaria matando a los mosquitos que pican a seres humanos: una prometedora herramienta para combatir esta enfermedad
Un estudio realizado en Kenia ha demostrado ser capaz de reducir un 26% la transmisión de paludismo administrando ivermectina a la población
elpais.com
July 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Acabar con la malaria matando a los mosquitos que pican a seres humanos: una prometedora herramienta para combatir esta enfermedad. Un estudio en Kenia ha visto una reducción de un 26% en la transmisión de paludismo administrando ivermectina a la población
Our trial published in the NEJM is in the national TV in Kenya
July 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Our trial published in the NEJM is in the national TV in Kenya
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
The #BOHEMIA clinical trial supports the use of ivermectin to control #malaria.
In Kenya, it led to a 26% drop in new infections among children aged 5–15.
🟠 www.isglobal.org/en/-/el-ensa...
In Kenya, it led to a 26% drop in new infections among children aged 5–15.
🟠 www.isglobal.org/en/-/el-ensa...
July 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The #BOHEMIA clinical trial supports the use of ivermectin to control #malaria.
In Kenya, it led to a 26% drop in new infections among children aged 5–15.
🟠 www.isglobal.org/en/-/el-ensa...
In Kenya, it led to a 26% drop in new infections among children aged 5–15.
🟠 www.isglobal.org/en/-/el-ensa...
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
#IDsky
Fascinating study using ivermectin once a month during rainy season in children in Kenya 5-15 yrs of age as a mosquitocidal agent to reduce malaria by 27%
Management of malaria will end up being a multi pronged approach.
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMdo008089
Fascinating study using ivermectin once a month during rainy season in children in Kenya 5-15 yrs of age as a mosquitocidal agent to reduce malaria by 27%
Management of malaria will end up being a multi pronged approach.
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMdo008089
July 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
#IDsky
Fascinating study using ivermectin once a month during rainy season in children in Kenya 5-15 yrs of age as a mosquitocidal agent to reduce malaria by 27%
Management of malaria will end up being a multi pronged approach.
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMdo008089
Fascinating study using ivermectin once a month during rainy season in children in Kenya 5-15 yrs of age as a mosquitocidal agent to reduce malaria by 27%
Management of malaria will end up being a multi pronged approach.
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMdo008089
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug that kills mosquitoes feeding on treated persons. In this trial in Kenya, ivermectin given once per month for 3 months led to a 26% lower incidence of malaria than albendazole. Full trial results: nej.md/4lIyNzB
#MedSky #IDSky
#MedSky #IDSky
July 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug that kills mosquitoes feeding on treated persons. In this trial in Kenya, ivermectin given once per month for 3 months led to a 26% lower incidence of malaria than albendazole. Full trial results: nej.md/4lIyNzB
#MedSky #IDSky
#MedSky #IDSky
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
I've always been fascinated by the idea of using ivermectin to fight malaria by essentially weaponizing our own blood to kill mosquitoes.
Now, a new trial done in Kenya and published in @nejm.org today is reporting a 26% decrease in malaria in children with this approach.
#IDsky 🧪
Now, a new trial done in Kenya and published in @nejm.org today is reporting a 26% decrease in malaria in children with this approach.
#IDsky 🧪
Well-known drug could make human blood toxic for malaria-transmitting mosquitoes
Field study in Kenya suggests innovative strategy has promise—but some researchers question its viability
www.science.org
July 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"Oh my, how far today we’ve come. Through war, through gore, through all that’s glum. Through the crippling chorus and the doubters’ drums that banged on loud that it can’t be done."
—Waleed Gubara
—Waleed Gubara
July 23, 2025 at 5:42 AM
"Oh my, how far today we’ve come. Through war, through gore, through all that’s glum. Through the crippling chorus and the doubters’ drums that banged on loud that it can’t be done."
—Waleed Gubara
—Waleed Gubara
Running in Navarra be like
June 12, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Running in Navarra be like
Reposted by Carlos Chaccour
Countries must cooperate to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to become the top destination for scientists, says Maria M. Mota
https://go.nature.com/43KTTGV
https://go.nature.com/43KTTGV
Europe can capture the US brain drain — if it acts fast
Countries must cooperate to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to become the top destination for scientists.
go.nature.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Countries must cooperate to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to become the top destination for scientists, says Maria M. Mota
https://go.nature.com/43KTTGV
https://go.nature.com/43KTTGV