7 COVID-19 Home Test Kits Ranked by Usability
Seven at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, all available online or at retail, are ranked for dexterity required, instruction legibility, and other features you may need to parse for your patients.
COVID At-home Antigen Tests: Usability Rated as Poor for Some
The largest US non-profit patient safety organization evaluated 7 COVID-19 rapid tests and found serious deficiencies in usability; none were rated "excellent."
US Flu Activity for the Week Ended 1/1/2022
Click through top flu indicators tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weekly US influenza surveillance report.
Shingles Vaccine Recap: A Shingrix Primer for Primary Care
Herpes zoster vaccination rates in the US have ticked up only minimally since FDA approval of Shingrix. Brush up on the basics of the vaccine and pass it on to your patients.
Digital Health, Remote Monitoring Technology Showcased at 2022 Consumer Electronics Show
Digital health products and advanced remote monitoring applications received more attention than ever at CES, driven by rapid evolution in the space during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic-induced Sleep Disturbance Affects More than Half of US Adults
"COVID-somnia," defined as a group of chronic sleep disturbances, has made adequate rest elusive for millions, including health care first responders.
American Diabetes Association Publishes Standards of Medical Care for 2022
The ADA's annual update to its comprehensive evidence-based standards includes new guidance on diabetes screening, first-line therapies, and comorbid NAFLD/NASH.
J&J Booster Found 85% Effective Against Severe Disease During Peak Omicron Case Load
The J&J booster shot given to health care workers in South Africa between mid-Nov and mid-Dec 2021 was highly effective against Omicron infection.
The CDC Recommends Pfizer, Moderna COVID Vaccines over J&J
The CDC recommends against the J&J COVID-19 vaccine if Pfizer or Moderna mRNA shots are available while affirming that any COVID vaccine is better than none.
Racial Disparities in Use of Diabetes Technology Widen among Medicare Enrollees
While use of insulin pumps and CGM increased over a 3-year study period for all racial-ethnic groups, the inequities were significant between White adults and all others.
Finerenone Reduces Risk of Incident HF in Patients with T2D + CKD in FIGARO-DKD Analyses
Finerenone, the nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, significantly reduced new-onset HF and improved other HF outcomes in the FIGARO-DKD trial.
Pfizer COVID-19 Oral Antiviral Still Nearly 90% Effective Against Severe Disease
Pfizer reported today final results of the phase 2/3 EPIC-HR trial, findings that confirm the investigational drug's 89% efficacy against severe COVID-19 disease.
FDA Extends Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster EUA to Cover 16-17-year-olds
Referencing waning immunity of the 2-dose mRNA series and availability of the vaccine to youth in this age group for more than a year, FDA determined that benefits outweigh risks.
Obesity Linked to Elevated Risk of Heart Failure in Persons with Diabetes
Increases in obesity parameters significantly increased risk of incident heart failure in persons with diabetes, but not without diabetes, in a large community-based cohort study.
Intranasal Zavegepant for Migraine Meets Coprimary Regulatory Endpoints in Pivotal Phase 3 Trial
Intranasal CGRP inhibitor zavegepant met coprimary regulatory endpoints in pivotal phase 3 trial in adults with migraine; FDA submission planned for Q1 2022.
2021’s Healthiest & Unhealthiest States: Annual UnitedHealth Foundation Ranking
The annual "America's Health Rankings" report found Louisiana ranked lowest in 3 of the 5 categories assessed. Find the 5 states ranking highest and lowest in each for 2021.
10 More Great Doctor Gifts Worth Giving ... or Having for 2021-2022
A digital text highlighter/scanner that translates and talks back; those stethoscopes with the wild-animal themed tubing. Check them out, plus 8 more Great Doctor Gifts.
Guideline Toplines: 2021 Clinical Focus Collection
The Guideline Toplines slide-show feature offers busy primary care physicians at-a-glance summaries of new and updated clinical guidelines across therapeutic areas.
Flu Takes Backseat to COVID-19: Survey of US Adults
Getting sick with COVID-19 is more worrisome to US adults than contracting the flu, the NFID found. How will that impact uptake of the flu shot this season?
J&J COVID-19 Booster May Offer More Protection in Mix-and-Match Scenario
A J&J booster shot following a 2-dose regimen of the Pfizer vaccine produced a greater CD8+ T-cell response than a third Pfizer dose, according to preliminary data.
Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Daily e-Cigarette Use in Population-based Study
Daily e-cigarette use was associated with more than twice the odds of reporting erectile dysfunction vs never using e-cigarettes, independent of other common ED risk factors.
New Analysis Projects Older Ages and Rising Number of Patients with HIV by 2030
Nearly 25% of patients with HIV who use antiretroviral therapy will reach 65 years of age or older by 2030, researchers projected in a new analysis.
NIH Influenza and COVID-19 Guideline Topline: Testing, Treatment, and Vaccination
The influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses once again are in cocirculation. Following is a topline look at the NIH guideline on their simultaneous management.
10 Great Doctor Gifts Worth Giving... or, Having for 2021-2022
In an effort to support some good-natured holiday healthcare gift-giving, editors at Patient Care® did some window shopping for you. Take a moment, take a breath, and scroll.
Nonpharmacologic Interventions to Prevent & Treat Hypertension At-a-Glance
Find out how effective each of 8 ACC/AHA-recommended non-drug interventions is at reducing BP (in mm Hg) in adults with hypertension and normal BP.
Omicron Variant Update: Notes on Headline News 12-1-2021
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 was today identified for the first time in the US, according to the CDC. Get a topline look at other recent breaking news in this slide show.
Bariatric Surgery Lowered Risk of Major Adverse Liver, CV Outcomes in NASH
In patients with biopsy-proven NASH, the SPLENDOR study is the first to report a medical modality associated with decreased risk of major adverse events.
Omicron Variant is Moving Quickly but Much Remains Unknown, says WHO
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is spreading quickly, jumping continents with infected travelers. The best protection remains vaccination and indoor precautions.
Migraine Management in Primary Care: 5 SEEDS for Success
Five migraine management essentials for PCPs and headache patients are summarized with the mnemonic SEEDS.
Aspirin Associated with Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure in Large Patient-level Pooled Analysis
Treatment with aspirin of patients with cardiovascular risk factors was consistently associated with a greater than 25% risk of incident HF, another strike against the OTC antithrombotic.