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First report of MM patient successfully treated for COVID-19 with tocilizumab
April 6, 2020
The patient presented with chest tightness and shortness of breath, indicating that symptoms of COVID-19 can be atypical in patients with coexisting multiple myeloma.
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Advice from the front lines: How cancer centers can cope with COVID-19
April 2, 2020
The medical director of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance offers advice for cancer centers dealing with COVID-19.
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No staff COVID-19 diagnoses after plan at Chinese cancer center
April 2, 2020
A cancer center in China has so far managed to protect all patients and staff from COVID-19.
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Maintaining cancer care in the face of COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Oncologists are moving cancer patients to other hospitals, reevaluating the need for cancer treatments, and embracing telemedicine to protect vulnerable patients from COVID-19.
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Blood test might detect multiple cancer types, study suggests
March 31, 2020
The test, which uses methylation patterns in plasma cell-free DNA, had specificity and sensitivity approaching those needed for population-based screening.
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Wilkie and the VA vs COVID-19: Who’s Winning?
March 27, 2020
As the VA races to address the COVID-19 crisis, Sec. Wilkie faces a battle on multiple fronts.
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Guidelines on delaying cancer surgery during COVID-19
March 26, 2020
The American College of Surgeons has issued new guidelines for cancer surgery in the era of COVID-19.
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Week-old COVID-19 urology guidelines already outdated
March 25, 2020
Recommendations for treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic are changing rapidly.
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FDA issues warning on fecal transplant transmission of SARS-CoV-2
March 25, 2020
The FDA has issued several recommendations for any medically necessary usage of fecal microbiota transplantation.
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AGA and colleague societies issue clinical insights for COVID-19
March 19, 2020
Screening patients, personal protection, procedure postponement, and special precautions with infected patients are discussed.
