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In a special article published online April 1 in Advances in Radiation Oncology

Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Adjusted During COVID-19

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Telemedicine consults recommended; treatment can be avoided, delayed in low, intermediate-risk disease
Preliminary data regarding outcomes for pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak are reassuring

No Treatment Change Needed for Peds IBD During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Authors recommend continuing inflammatory bowel disease treatment, including biologics
In a document issued by the American Gastroenterological Association

Recommendations Issued for GI Procedures During COVID-19

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N95 masks recommended instead of surgical masks for GI procedures; double gloves recommended
The use of the antimalarial drug chloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients has been halted at several Swedish hospitals due to reported side effects such as cramps and loss of peripheral vision. Sahlgrenska University Hospital is one of those facilities. It stopped the use of chloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 about two weeks ago.

Side Effects Seen With Use of Chloroquine Against COVID-19

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Some Swedish hospitals have stopped using the antimalarial drug due to severity of side effects
When hypothetical stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19 are extended longer than expected

Compliance Higher if Stay-at-Home Extensions Are Shorter Than Thought

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Results more pronounced among individuals who were already fully complying with self-isolation
Serious concerns are associated with coronavirus disease 2019

Serious Concerns Associated With COVID-19 Pandemic Reported

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Respondents report difficulty obtaining hand sanitizer, food, childcare; concerns include getting sick
Early implementation of social distancing and preventive measures after identification of coronavirus disease 2019 can minimize virus spread in senior independent and assisted living communities

Social Distancing Minimizes COVID-19 Spread in Assisted Living

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Early introduction of social distancing minimizes spread in senior independent and assisted living facility
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support might improve clinical outcomes in severe cases of coronavirus disease 2019 that cannot be adequately managed with mechanical ventilation alone

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Might Aid in Severe COVID-19

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Three of eight patients receiving ECMO support successfully weaned off ECMO after 22, 40, 47 days
Hydroxychloroquine can shorten time to clinical recovery and promote pneumonia absorption among patients with coronavirus disease 2019

Hydroxychloroquine Can Shorten Time to Recovery in COVID-19

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HCQ shortened body temperature recovery time and cough remission time versus standard treatment
According to a national survey conducted by Harvard Medical School

Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19

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National survey shows concerns regarding adequacy of supplies and COVID-19 testing