re: These "Hydroxychloroquine+Misc" medicine studies: How long could they take?

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The studies themselves may take a while. I think it should be noted that these cocktails containing hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin, and Remdesivir are in use right now. Pretty regularly. The studies would shed light on which is most effective and in what combination and for what time in the course of treatment, etc. But the docs are exactly waiting.

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Under the assumption that it is effective, it's a good thing that doctors are already using it and aren't waiting.

But, that's only one side of the equation. We need to seriously evaluate if pushing this earlier, more, etc. could alter our overall approach to this pandemic. For example, would prescribing this for EVERYONE who has exhibited symptoms (under the assumption of incomplete testing) or who has tested positive (assuming we test everyone with symptoms) make a material difference in the results. And, if so, does that shave off any time from what we need to do from a social distancing standpoint.