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Strong demand for medications that show promise as treatments for COVID-19 have led to shortages of those drugs in the United States.

Shortages Seen for Drugs That Show Promise Against COVID-19

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Patients who currently rely on remdesivir or hydroxychloroquine now facing dangerous shortages
Americans' understanding of safety measures to protect themselves from COVID-19 is increasing

More Americans Recognizing Importance of COVID-19 Safety Measures

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Yet many Americans still believe they have little chance of catching the virus
From 2017 to 2018

CDC: Modest Decreases Seen in TB Cases, TB-Related Deaths

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From 2017 to 2018, 2 and 5 percent declines seen in incident TB and TB-related deaths, respectively
Management of cancer care during the coronavirus 2019 pandemic is addressed in a special feature article published online March 20 in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Article Addresses Management of Cancer Care During COVID-19

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Patient information should be provided; well visits should be rescheduled, transitioned to telemedicine
A considerable proportion of health care workers caring for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 report symptoms of depression

Mental Health at Risk for Health Care Workers Treating COVID-19

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Nurses, women, frontline health care workers caring for COVID-19 patients at greater mental health risk
The incidence of subclinical computed tomography (CT) changes in coronavirus 2019 cases is high

Incidence of Subclinical CT Changes High in COVID-19 Cases

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Milder severity seen on CT for asymptomatic versus symptomatic Diamond Princess cruise ship cases
Lopinavir-ritonavir treatment offers no significant benefit over standard care for hospitalized adult patients with severe coronavirus 2019 infection

Lopinavir-Ritonavir No Benefit in Adults With Severe COVID-19

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No benefit seen in time to clinical improvement, mortality at 28 days compared with standard care alone
Patients already prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers should continue taking their medications

Statement Addresses Concerns About Heart Meds and COVID-19

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Patients advised to continue ACE inhibitors/ARBs after researcher posits risk for severe COVID-19 infection
Radiology departments have been implementing policies to ensure preparedness for the coronavirus 2019 pandemic

COVID-19 Preparedness for Radiology Departments Outlined

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Preparedness includes early detection and limiting exposure of health care workers, hospital employees
Patients with coronavirus 2019 frequently have digestive symptoms

Digestive Symptoms Reported for About Half of COVID-19 Patients

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Likelihood of being cured, discharged higher for patients without versus with digestive symptoms