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A high-ranking federal official in late February warned that the United States needed to plan for not having enough personal protective equipment for medical workers as they began to battle the novel coronavirus

The mechanisms of action by hydroxychloroquine could possibly hinder the virus from moving from the upper to lower respiratory tract - in turn making mechanical ventilation less likely to be a necessity.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) announces support for the right of physicians to bring their own personal protection equipment (PPE) to protect themselves and ...

With pressure mounting from public health officials and political leaders nationwide, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday reversed course and ordered residents across the state to stay at home.

A study released today supports the use of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a treatment for COVID-19.

The lack of white blood cells prolong the length of time it takes to fight the virus, which causes the symptoms to get worse, and therefore puts those with autoimmune disorders at a higher risk.

As physicians face shortages of masks and other PPE, the Joint Commission updated it policies to allow doctors to bring their own masks from home.

Splurging on a pricey thermometer isn’t always the right move, especially if you aren’t showing symptoms. There are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of COVID-19 complications.

Doctors identify steps that should be taken by insurance companies and others to support physicians and their practices during the COVID-19 emergency.

Some assisted living facilities are telling residents that if they leave during the COVID-19 crisis, even temporarily, they can’t return.