Research Topic

To get a sense of what the doctor hive-mind thinks about various issues, we annually survey our readers. Here’s a summary of some of their answers.

No proven effective therapies currently exist for COVID-19 prophylaxis or treatment, but numerous agents are being examined in clinical trials

Who develops these models and simulations, and how are they applied?

The 2019-2020 flu season appears to be quietly winding down; however, data should be interpreted with caution due to COVID-19's impact on reporting activity

Researchers from across Canada will collaborate on a vast clinical trial to study whether the plasma of recovered patients can be used to treat COVID-19.

The model for the best-case scenario suggests between 1% and 10% of the population will be infected

Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin are being used to treat and prevent COVID-19 despite weak evidence for effectiveness, and physicians and patients should be aware of the drugs’ potentially serious adverse events.