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.

In this research article, the authors demonstrate a simple optical measurement method to evaluate the efficacy of masks to reduce the transmission of respiratory droplets during regular speech. They tested 14 commonly available masks or masks alternatives, one patch of mask material, and a professionally fit-tested N95 mask.

According to the 2019 State Physician Workforce Data Report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges, for every 100,000 people living in the US, there are 277.8 physicians. Check out this list from Healthgrades, which outlines the top 5 states with the highest number of physicians, as well as the top 5 lowest.

One expert credits a “good-enough strategy”; others worry that it will not last. This article explores Sweden’s victory in flattening its curve despite never implementing a full-scale lockdown. Although some claim triumph, others are questioning the cost of the strategy and the nation’s high death toll compared to its Scandinavian neighbors.

Whether you’re a resident looking for your first job or itching for a change of scenery, there are plenty of websites out there that can assist in the hunt. But where do you start? Thankfully, Healthgrades features five outstanding job listing platforms for physicians looking to make a move or beginning their career in medicine.

Older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) represent a vulnerable population in whom disease-based and clinical risk factors, patient goals, prognosis, and practitioner- and patient-perceived treatment risks and benefits influence treatment recommendations. Discover what the American Society of Hematology (ASH) recommends for your older adult AML patients.