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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
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
The incidence of heart attacks is decreasing

Recent Decline in Heart Attacks Greater in Men Than Women

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Rate declined by 4.7 percent annually in men, declined by 2.3 percent in women from 2009 to 2014
Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Bacteremia Risk Higher in Older Patients Hospitalized With IBD

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No association seen between bacteremia and inflammatory bowel disease-related medications
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
High total fiber consumption is associated with a reduced risk for breast cancer

High Fiber Consumption Linked to Reduced Risk for Breast Cancer

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Meta-analysis of prospective studies shows reduced risk for highest versus lowest total fiber intake

The Endocrine Society, March 28-31

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The Endocrine Society 102nd Annual Meeting and Expo The annual meeting of The Endocrine Society was held virtually from March 28 to 31...
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