What question did this study set out to answer?

To provide evidence-informed clinical decision-making guidance on the use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for patients with COVID-19 and those with underlying rheumatologic conditions.

March 31, 2020Annals of Internal MedicineOpen Access

Use of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Every Clinician Should Know

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

JYJinoos YazdanyUniversity of California, San Francisco AKAlfred H.J. KimWashington University in St. Louis

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Clinical commentary provides decision-making guidance for hydroxychloroquine use in COVID-19 and rheumatologic disorders, highlighting implications for chronic disease management.

Key Points

To provide evidence-informed clinical decision-making guidance on the use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine for patients with COVID-19 and those with underlying rheumatologic conditions.
Expert commentary synthesizing practical clinical considerations for antimalarial therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evaluation of therapeutic decisions relevant to patients with autoimmune conditions, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Offers clinical decision-making strategies addressing the rapid rise in demand and interest in hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as potential COVID-19 therapies.
Underlines the critical necessity of preserving continuity of care and reliable drug access for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Cite This Study

Yazdany et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7e59e8bf2fd941fe8f4c07 https://doi.org/10.7326/m20-1334

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Clinical commentary provides decision-making guidance for hydroxychloroquine use in COVID-19 and rheumatologic disorders, highlighting implications for chronic disease management.

Use of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Every Clinician Should Know

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Use of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Every Clinician Should Know

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider