FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster for Children Aged 5 to 11 Years
Children aged 5 to 11 years can receive a single dose booster shot 5 months after completing a primary 2-dose series of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, FDA says.
Novel PDE4B Inhibitor Slows Lung Function Decline in IPF: Phase 2 Data from Boehringer Ingelheim
ATS 2022: The investigational PDE4B inhibitor slowed pulmonary decline in patients with IPF, both alone and with background use of approved antifibrotics.
NAVIGATOR Data Presented at ATS 2022 Show Improved Clinical Responses to Treatment with Tezepelumab vs Placebo
ATS 2022. A greater proportion of tezepelumab-treated patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma achieved on-treatment clinical responses than placebo-treated patients.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 16, 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.
Novel Fixed-dose Albuterol-Budesonide Inhaler Significantly Reduced Exacerbation Risk in Severe Asthma
ATS 2022: A fixed dose SABA/corticosteroid combination reduced risk of exacerbation by 27% vs SABA alone in the MANDALA study.
First-in-Class Tirzepatide Wins FDA Approval for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Tirzepatide, a novel once-weekly GLP-1/GIP mimetic that binds to receptors and stimulates glucose-dependent insulin release, has shown superiority over many common antihyperglycemics.
Objective Confirmation of Asthma Diagnosis Often Missing in Primary Care, Study Suggests
ATS 2022: Charts from an EHR that included a suspected diagnosis of asthma either had no objective documentation or mentioned a test but included no results.
Quality of HTN-related Videos on TikTok: Study Author Shares Findings
Lead author of a recent study sat down with Patient Care to discuss how clinicians are using the popular video sharing app and the quality of content available.
Multiancestry Genetic Study of T2D Expands Potential for Risk Assessment, Treatment
A study of the most genetically diverse collection of DNA from persons with T2D yields 40 new potentially causative genes that may transcend ancestry.
Half of Hospitalized COVID-19 Survivors Report at Least 1 Enduring Symptom at 2 Years
Long COVID symptoms affected 55% of persons hospitalized for the infection, regardless of severity of initial illness, report a Chinese team of investigators.
National Survey Finds Primary Care in Crisis
Primary care clinician burnout is at an all-time high and 25% of clinicians plan to leave within the next 3 years, according to a recent US survey.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 12, 2022
Patient-centered Treatment for Obesity: Guidelines from the Canadian Obesity Society
The Canadian Obesity Society advocates for a therapeutic approach to obesity that removes stigma, focuses on individual patient goals, and favors body health over body weight.
Seen in the ED: Elevated Troponin
The patient is a young man who presents after resolution of several hours of chest pain. He is recovering from a lower GI illness and still taking Cipro. What's your Dx?
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 11, 2022
What’s Next in Brain Health? Lifestyle Interventions, Says One Expert
Henry Mahncke, PhD, explains why lifestyle interventions, such as diet and exercise, could be prescribed down the line to improve brain health.
Tailored Diabetes Risk Assessment May Reduce Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Diagnosis
Lowering thresholds for BMI value and age of first diabetes screening among large US minority populations could greatly increase rates of diagnosis and improve care.
Interview: Delay in Second-line T2D Treatment Among Younger US Veterans Sparks Investigator Concern
HbA1c levels over time were found higher at initiation of second-line treatment in veterans aged 55 years and younger, a trend unsettling to a new study's lead author.
Prototype of “Multi-tasking” Wearable Found to Continuously Monitor Glucose, Alcohol, and Lactate Levels
The wearable device allows users to monitor their health while also performing their regular daily activities.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 10, 2022
