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uvontheterrible 10 points ago +14 / -4

Yes, but as those 16 patients are not yet cured, you can't say the cure rate is 99.5%. The ultimate cure rate will be somewhere between 98 and 99.5%.

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thxpk 2 points ago +3 / -1

The abstract doesn't, only the OP did so hardly relevant.

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uvontheterrible 3 points ago +4 / -1

Well that's sort of my point. The post itself is misleading and doesn't accurately reflect what is in the actual study that's linked. Accuracy is a good thing.

Given that the fatality rate of this disease without medication might be anywhere from .5% to a few percent, depending on who you listen to. The difference between a 98% cure rate and a 99.5% cure rate is actually a big deal.

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JamesColesPardon -6 points ago +12 / -18

You got 'em bro sick fucking burn. How dare xe say that 99.5% are cured when its really 98%.

What an asshoe.

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deleted 11 points ago +17 / -6
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uvontheterrible -3 points ago +10 / -13

Grow up.