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In a special article from the American College of Physicians

ACP Advises Against Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

Practice points based on lack of evidence supporting use as prophylaxis or treatment for COVID-19
A number of COVID-19 vaccines under development "look pretty promising" and one or two could be ready for large-scale testing by July

NIH: Large-Scale Testing of Some COVID-19 Vaccines Could Start in July

About a dozen potential vaccines worldwide are in the initial stages of, or set to begin, testing in people
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced it is sponsoring a phase 2b clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin in preventing hospitalization and death from COVID-19.

NIH Launches Trial of Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin for COVID-19

Trial will enroll 2,000 patients with SARS-COV-2 who have fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of May 11 to 15

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Opioid-related deaths in the cancer population are much rarer than in the general population

Opioid-Related Deaths Less Likely Among Cancer Patients

Mortality lower despite common opioid prescriptions for cancer-related pain
In a joint guidance document issued by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Guidance Issued for Osteoporosis Management During COVID-19

Alternative methods for parenteral treatments include off-site clinics, home visit, self-injection
Regular aspirin use is associated with a lower risk for colorectal and other digestive tract cancers

Regular Aspirin Use Tied to Lower Risk for Digestive Tract Cancers

Favorable effect increases with longer duration of use, and, for colorectal cancer, with increasing dose
For patients undergoing elective surgery

Graduated Compression Stockings May Not Be Needed After Surgery

Low molecular weight heparin noninferior to LMWH plus GCS for preventing VTE after elective surgery
In a personal view article

Experts Discuss Strategy for Bariatric Surgery During COVID-19

Recommendations address nonsurgical management, prioritization of patients once surgery resumes
For hospitalized patients with COVID-19

Addition of Zinc May Benefit Some Being Treated for COVID-19

Some outcomes improved with addition of zinc sulfate to hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin