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COVID-19 Updates
Malaria drug hydroxychloroquine may treat COVID-19
According to Drs. George Martin, Ted Rosen, Sheila Fallon-Friedlander, Albert Yan, and James Treat, recent data provides evidence of the use of HCQ, its dosing, as well as epidemiology insights that will serve all healthcare practitioners in the fight against the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
 
AAD issues guidance on biologic therapy during pandemic
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has issued interim recommendations for practitioners to balance the risk of immunosuppression with the risk of disease flare amid COVID-19 pandemic.
 
AAD develops resource center to support members through outbreak
As the national pandemic continues to escalate, the American Academy of Dermatology is actively compiling resources related to the novel coronavirus to support its members and their practices.
 
JDD CME library offers virtual learning
The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology is making additional resources available to medical professionals who wish to continue their education in light of medical conference cancelations due to COVID-19.
 
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Looking more closely at atopic dermatitis
In this Dermatology Times® podcast, Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, discusses trends and geographic distribution of the condition's prevalence, realistic expectations for persistence beyond childhood, and effective differential diagnosis for adult patients. Listen to the podcast now.
 
From Medical Economics:
 
Coronavirus 2020: Physicians recession survival guide
It may seem deceptively simple, but these lessons were hard learned by others. It’s time to stop repeating their mistakes.
Making telehealth work for senior patients
Physicians will need telehealth during the coronavirus outbreak, especially for senior patients.
Coronavirus response: Doctors can now practice across state lines
The move comes to allow healthcare providers to assist at hospitals that need help during the coronavirus outbreak.
 

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