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More Readmissions in Women than Men after Acute Myocardial Infarction, New Study Finds
Findings underscore the need for ongoing efforts to improve prevention strategies, as CVD risk factors in younger women continue to rise, according to authors.
The Daily Dose: Adult RSV Vaccine
Your daily dose of clinical news from Patient Care Online.
The Daily Dose: CVD Risk Factors Linked to COVID-19 Death
USPSTF Issues Final Recommendations for Anxiety, Depression Screening in Youth
For the first time, the task force recommended screening children aged 8 and older for anxiety in primary care settings.
Physician Wellbeing: Current State & Solutions to Improve It
There was no change in physician burnout in the past year and it remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic times, according to a new nationwide survey.
The Daily Dose: IBS Phenotypes
The Daily Dose from Patient Care Online: October 12, 2022
Remdesivir for Severe COVID-19: Expert Guidance on Use in Clinical Practice
Elizabeth Sapey, PhD, discusses how the updated treatment recommendations from the World Health Organization may impact future use of remdesivir.
The Daily Dose from Patient Care Online: October 11, 2022
Ustekinumab Demonstrates Sustained Clinical, Corticosteroid-free Remission at 4 Years in Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis
Over half of induction responder patients who received ustekinumab at maintenance baseline were in symptomatic remission 4 years later, according to data presented at UEG Week 2022.
Remdesivir for Treatment of Severe COVID-19: Expert Reviews Latest Evidence
Elizabeth Sapey, PhD, discusses findings from the SOLIDARITY study and similar research on the efficacy of remdesivir for treatment of severe disease.
4 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q3 2022
Novel NMDA receptor antagonist approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder, first topical PDE4i approved for plaque psoriasis, and more.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Tirzepatide for Treatment of Obesity, Overweight in Adults
The first-in-class dual incretin receptor agonist was granted fast track designation for investigation in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities.
Candy, Pastries a Gateway to Higher Unhealthy Food Intake among Adolescents, New Study Finds
Findings show that increased consumption of candy among adolescents was linked to a 31% increase in intake of all other ultraprocessed foods.
Food Insecurity Rose among US Adults with Cardiovascular Disease, According to National Study
The rate of food insecurity among persons with CVD nearly doubled over 20 years, according to new research.
WHO Recommends Remdesivir for Severe COVID-19: Expert Perspective on Updated Therapeutic Guideline
Elizabeth Sapey, PhD, discusses the updated recommendations and the research that prompted the decision.
Mobile Health Technology for Pain Management
A discussion with Lynn Webster, MD, about the importance and future of mobile health technology for chronic pain management.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 19: Mobile Health Technology for Chronic Pain Management
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Lynn Webster, MD, past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
Primary Care Clinician-focused EHR Program Found Effective in Helping Children Achieve Healthy Weight
Children with obesity enrolled in the FitTastic study group had more favorable BMI patterns compared to control group, according to longitudinal effectiveness study.
Mental Health Treatment Utilization in America: 5 Findings from National Center for Health Statistics Report
The percentage of adults who received any mental health treatment increased, women were more likely than men to receive treatment, and 3 more key findings.
Former Smokers who Adhere to Healthy Lifestyle Lower Their Risk of Early Death, Large Analysis Finds
An analysis of over 159 000 former smokers found that those who adhered to lifestyle recommendations lowered their risk of premature death by over 25%.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of September 23, 2022
Data from the CDC on US vaccination and booster shot rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
Adolescents with Severe Obesity Lost Weight and Sustained it After Bariatric Surgery, New Research Finds
Adolescents with severe obesity who underwent bariatric surgery before age 22 lost 31.1% body weight and kept it off over a decade later, showed new study.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of September 21, 2022
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of September 20, 2022
Phase 3 Trial Now Underway of Investigational mRNA-based Influenza Vaccine
Pfizer announced that the first participants have been dosed in a novel phase 3 efficacy clinical trial of its quadrivalent modified RNA influenza vaccine candidate.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of September 19, 2022
Study: At-home COVID-19 Tests Less Effective After Omicron Emergence
The performance of 3 commercially available COVID-19 home-testing kits worsened during the emergence of the omicron variant, according to a new cross-sectional study.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of September 16, 2022
Percentage of Americans Receiving Mental Health Treatment Rose during Pandemic, New NCHS Data Brief Shows
New research shows that the percentage of adults who had received any mental health treatment in the past year increased by nearly 5% from 2019 to 2021.
