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The use of Methylene Blue in treating malaria, including its efficacy and safety.

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Jan 19, 2026
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What safety signals are associated with low‑dose versus high‑dose methylene blue in randomized human trials?

Randomized human trials and systematic reviews show that low‑dose methylene blue (MB) is generally associated with mild, mostly gastrointestinal and urinary side effects and a favorable historical saf...

Jan 15, 2026
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What are the current WHO and national policies on using DDT for malaria control and what ecological safeguards accompany those programs?

WHO currently endorses the targeted use of DDT for indoor residual spraying (IRS) as one tool among several for malaria control, while emphasizing reduced reliance on DDT and promoting alternatives wh...