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First report of MM patient successfully treated for COVID-19 with tocilizumab
April 6, 2020
The patient presented with chest tightness and shortness of breath, indicating that symptoms of COVID-19 can be atypical in patients with coexisting multiple myeloma.
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Case study shows CLL may mask COVID-19 infection
April 3, 2020
COVID-19 was not initially suspected, as the patient’s whole blood cell and lymphocyte counts were high because of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Guidelines on delaying cancer surgery during COVID-19
March 26, 2020
The American College of Surgeons has issued new guidelines for cancer surgery in the era of COVID-19.
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Week-old COVID-19 urology guidelines already outdated
March 25, 2020
Recommendations for treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic are changing rapidly.
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Webinar confronts unique issues for the bleeding disorders community facing COVID-19
March 23, 2020
Patients in gene therapy trials and those with factor inhibitors are of particular concern.
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DIY masks: Worth the risk? Researchers are conflicted
March 20, 2020
Some health care workers are making their own personal protective equipment.
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Match Day 2020: Online announcements replace celebrations, champagne
March 20, 2020
Match Day organizers look to Zoom, slide shows, email announcements, and other ways to engage future residents.
Article
Clinicians petition government for national quarantine
March 18, 2020
The petition was started by an apolitical Facebook group to focus attention on what members see as the most critical issues for clinicians.
Opinion
Physicians and health systems can reduce fear around COVID-19
March 18, 2020
“We must look after our patients. But we also have to look after ourselves so that we can look after our patients,” said Dr. Peter M. Yellowlees.
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COVID-19: Older patients with cancer especially vulnerable
March 12, 2020
Expert advises diligence in screening cancer patients and commonsense preventative measures.