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U.S. FDA Warns Against Using Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

Reuters Staff  |  

(Reuters)—On April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned against the use of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in COVID-19 patients even as President Donald Trump, who has touted it as a “game changer,” advocated for an additional review. The drug, first approved in 1955, provided no benefit and potentially higher risk of death for…

Locum Tenens as a Resource for Practices During the COVID-19 Outbreak

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As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the U.S., the fast spread of the virus is causing gaps in practice staffing, and patient influx will likely increase, leaving systems needing more providers. The use of locum tenens physicians can help practice fill gaps at your organization caused by COVID-19. Below we offer…

Reimbursement Tips: Telemedicine & Coding in the Time of COVID-19

Kimberly Retzlaff  |  

Humans may fear change as a general rule, but we’re adaptable when we need to be. In this era of COVID-19 and social distancing, medical practices and payers are adapting to an increased use of telemedicine, which enables providers to see their patients without being in a room with them. To cope, the Centers for…

FDA Cautions Slower Drug Review Activity Due to Staff Reallocation for COVID-19

Reuters Staff  |  

(Reuters)—On April 16, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned that with a lot of its staff allocated to the coronavirus crisis, it may not be able to sustain its current level of timely reviews and approvals of marketing applications. FDA says it was working to ensure that the drug programs continue to see…

Novartis to Test Efficacy of Old Malaria Drug Against COVID-19

John Miller  |  

ZURICH (Reuters)—Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG says it will test the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in a randomized trial to see if the much talked about medicine is actually effective against COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. The company hopes to have data on its efficacy by June, a lead researcher for the trial…

Forging New Ways to Teach in Response to COVID-19: Q&A with Anisha Dua, MD, MPH

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Unable to connect with rheumatology fellows and patients in person, Anisha Dua, MD, MPH, and a team of rheumatologists have worked quickly to find new ways to communicate and share resources. Dr. Dua directs rheumatology medical education and the fellowship training program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH), Chicago. She spoke with The Rheumatologist about how…

Finding Opportunity Through Challenge: Q&A with Vaneet K. Sandhu, MD, FACR, RhMSUS

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The COVID-19 global pandemic is forcing telemedicine-only connections with patients and bringing existing rheumatology research to a standstill. However, these challenges are spurring opportunity and innovation, according to Vaneet K. Sandhu, MD, FACR, RhMSUS, director of rheumatology clinical operations at Riverside University Health System and associate fellowship program director in rheumatology at Loma Linda University…

How to Maintain Connections with Colleagues, Staff & Patients During a Pandemic: A Q&A with Reshma Khan, MD

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As the cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in South Florida, Reshma Khan, MD, a rheumatologist at the Palm Beach Rheumatology and Wellness Center, Jupiter, Fla., is being careful to emphasize social distancing, but not social isolation. Dr. Khan believes that, during this pandemic, it’s more important than ever for rheumatologists to share support and…