COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 21, 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.
Physician Burnout Rates by Specialty in 2021
Emergency medicine and critical care had the highest rates of burnout in 2021 (and in 2020). Get a quick look at this stress indicator for 27 more disciplines.
In Patients with T2D and ASCVD, Prescriptions for Evidence-based Therapies Far from Adequate
US patients at high CV risk do not receive adequate evidence-based pharmacotherapy, according to large multisite cohort analysis.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 18, 2022
Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Middle Adulthood
New study showed adults who provided sleep health data and wore a research device during sleep had a 141% increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
After COVID-19, Risk Increases for Wide Range of Mental Health Disorders
Among persons who survived COVID-19, a new study found a 60% increased risk for any new mental health diagnosis during the year following infection.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 17, 2022
Tezepelumab Reduced Number of Symptomatic Days in Adults and Children with Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma
Patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma given tezepelumab experienced a reduction in asthma symptomatic days, found a new analysis of the NAVIGATOR trial.
NOACs Linked to Lower Risk for Vascular Issues than Warfarin in Patients with Diabetes, Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers in Taiwan found NOACs were associated with lower hazards of diabetes complications. and death than warfarin in persons with AF and DM.
Hypertension Toolkit for Primary Care Practice: A Heart Month Checklist
Recommendations on hypertension management from the US Surgeon General's office are summarized for at-a-glance American Heart Month reading.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 16, 2022
Severe Asthma Research Recap: 8 Updates for Primary Care
Research summaries on GINA revisions, a steroid-reduction algorithm, factors that predict asthma exacerbation risk, and more.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 15, 2022
2022 Opioid Prescribing Guideline Update Open for Public Comment, says CDC
The CDC is inviting public feedback on updated recommendations for opioid prescribing for the first time since the controversial 2016 iteration.
Study: Poor Outcomes Linked to Cannabis Use in Patients with Cerebrovascular Diagnoses
Marijuana use is linked to increased perioperative mortality among patients admitted to the hospital for cerebrovascular diagnoses, according to research presented at ISC 2022.
Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, ADA Update National Standards for Diabetes Self-management Education and Support
The 2022 DSMES National Standards update focuses on reducing administrative burden on educators and improving person-centered care for patients.
US States Ranked by Life Expectancy in National Vital Statistics Report
The 50 states and DC are ranked by longest and shortest life expectancy at birth and at age 65 years and by the difference in life expectancy between men and women.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 14, 2022
FDA Approves Eversense E3 CGM System for Use up to 6 Months
The 180-day sensor life doubles the period of continuous use and cuts in half the number of CGM removals and reinsertions, without loss of accuracy.
Relapse After Smoking Cessation is High Among Stroke, TIA Survivors: New Findings
The 5-year cumulative relapse rate among early quitters was nearly 40% in a large international cohort of stroke patients, according to an abstract presented at ISC22.
