Articles related to COVID-19

Data to support the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) for COVID-19 are limited and inconclusive; this article from the American College of Physicians (ACP) discusses the facts to arm yourself with the proper information.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s innovative decontamination procedure involving the delivery of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to used N95 masks has shown great promise in the fight against the shortage of PPEs.

A comprehensive guide from the American Medical Association (AMA), which includes information for those who want to support communities severely impacted by COVID-19, including the how and where to volunteer and all things to consider.

Steven A. Pergam, MD, Medical Director for Infection Prevention at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), provides insight on the unique challenges facing oncologists as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although researchers emphasized more research is necessary, a study in Blood Advances demonstrated that tocilizumab may be an effective treatment for patients with COVID-19 and hematologic malignancies.

Oncology healthcare providers must consider a trio of specific management strategies for their patients during this time, as COVID-19 can be particularly lethal in patients with cancer.