
2023 Evidence-based approach to early outpatient treatment of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection
Abstract
Misinformation and promotion of well-intended but disproved therapies for COVID-19 have plagued evidence-based shared decision-making throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In times of crisis, clinicians may feel that their strong inclination to prescribe potentially harmful, unproven therapies on behalf of their patients is supported by beneficence. Clinicians should mindfully identify and avoid commission bias during this pandemic, especially as more data have accumulated to assist with clinically sound decision-making. We describe a more evidence-based approach to treatment of early outpatient COVID-19, stressing the availability of Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization therapies and considering plausibly beneficial, nonprescription supplements that are generally regarded as safe.
Faculty credentials/disclosure
Dr. Jun Zhang received his MD and MS in human pathology and has worked as a research pharmacologist for approximately 30 years. Dr. Kristen M. Tecson received her PhD in statistical science and has worked in the field of cardiovascular research for the past 5 years. Dr. Peter A. McCullough (MD, MPH) is a practicing cardiologist and an internationally recognized authority on the role of chronic kidney disease as a cardiovascular risk state. The authors and planner report no conflicts of interest. This work was partially funded by the Baylor Health Care System Foundation.
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Learning Objectives
After completing the article, the learner should be able to:
- Identify evidence-based therapy for outpatient SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection
- Identify nonprescription supplements generally regarded as safe for therapy of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection.
- Define commission bias
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