FDA Authorizes Paxlovid Prescribing by Pharmacists, with Limitations
The FDA's move could potentially improve Paxlovid access for patients at high risk for severe COVID-19 who have limited access to health care.
Monkeypox Testing in the US Set to Double, According to the CDC
Global life sciences company Labcorp began testing for monkeypox using the CDC’s orthopoxvirus test on Wednesday.
US Cardiometabolic Health in Steady Decline, Racial/Ethnic Minorities at High Risk
Less than 7% of the US population has "optimal" cardiometabolic health, with declines over 20 years significantly affecting racial/ethnic populations.
COVID-19 Third Leading Cause of Death in America in 2020 and 2021, Shows New Analysis
An analysis of US death certificate data found that COVID-19 was a top 5 cause of death in every age group aged 15 years and older.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 6, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
Flash CGM Initiation May Improve Depression in Persons with Diabetes
Sex, Income, and Obesity Among Factors Related to Discussions of Wearable Devices in Primary Care Settings
Characteristics associated with discussions of wearable devices during primary care visits include female sex, higher income, and obesity, showed new study.
Beyond HbA1c: Take a Global Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Management, Use all the Tools
Drs Mikhail Kosiborod and Neil Skolnik discuss this unique moment in the history of T2D management that offers treatments to address its broad cardiometabolic impact.
Influenza, PPSV23 Vaccines May Reduce Risk for COPD Exacerbations, Hospitalizations
In persons with COPD, seasonal influenza and PPSV23 vaccines, separately or together, reduced the risk for COPD- and pneumonia-related hospitalizations.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 30, 2022
Study Pinpoints 6 Job-related Stressors Linked with Physician Suicide
Suicidal ideation affects 1 in 15 physicians and job-related stress is often a reason for a suicide among them. A new study set out to find specifics.
FDA Recommends COVID-19 Booster Doses Optimized for Omicron Variant
The FDA recommended on Thursday the inclusion of a SARS-CoV-2 Omicron component in COVID-19 vaccine booster doses.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
A new review summarized the current evidence about diagnosis and treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. What are the key takeaways for primary care?
Glycopyrrolate/formoterol found Noninferior to Tiotropium/formoterol for Improving COPD Symptoms
Authors of this first study to compare the combinations head-to-head suggest that the glycopyrrolate combination is appropriate for long-term COPD management.
Stroke Patients Very Likely to Present with Undiagnosed Risk Factors
Three-quarters of stroke patients in a Swiss registry had at least 1 undiagnosed risk factor at the time of the event, most commonly hyperlipidemia or hypertension.
US Cardiovascular Health Remains Poor, Declines Begin in Early Childhood: American Heart Association Investigators
US CV health is well below ideal, with 80% of adults scoring as only low or moderate in the first published study using AHA's new Life's Essential 8 algorithm.
Episode 16: Impact of Cannabis on Brain Health
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Henry Mahncke, PhD, on the impact of cannabis on cognitive health.
American Heart Association Announces "Life's Essential 8" Enhanced Cardiovascular Health Model
Slide Show: The AHA added sleep duration to its Life's Simple 7 cardiovascular health construct and updated sections on diet, lipids, blood glucose and smoking.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 28, 2022
Substantial Drop in HIV Testing among Key Groups during First Year of COVID-19, New CDC Data Reveals
New data showed a sharp drop in HIV tests administered in health care and non-health care settings from 2019 to 2020—primarily among persons disproportionately affected by HIV.