Stress in the US: 9 Key Measures and How Big Cities Rank
Cleveland ranks highest for financial and family stress; Newark ranks highest for work stress. Find out how well your metro area and your patients are coping right now.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 27, 2021
Data from the CDC on the Delta variant and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
Joint Statement by 55 US Medical Organizations Urges COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Health Care Workers
As US vaccination rates fall and new virus case and hospitalization numbers climb, the country's leading medical organizations call for requiring any worker with patient contact to be vaccinated.
ACEIs, ARBS Equally Effective First-line Hypertension Rx but ACEIs Have Better Safety Profile
A head-to-head study found the 2 drug classes equally effective first-line therapies but ARBs, though prescribed less often, proved somewhat safer.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 26, 2021
Improved Outcomes Seen with Regular Antidepressant Use in Patients with Diabetes and Depression
Antidepressant therapy, used as prescribed, reduced risk for advanced complications of diabetes and death among more than 36 000 patients with comorbid diabetes and depression.
COVID-19 Pandemic Took a Huge Toll on Physician Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has sorely challenged the emotional well being of all healthcare providers. Here, a look back is followed by a guide to moving forward.
Pregnancy Contraindications on Statin Labels to be Removed, per FDA Request
The FDA requests removal of pregnancy contraindication from statin prescribing information based on comprehensive reviews that found no evidence of an increase in birth defects.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 22, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.
Vaccine Hesitancy in Georgia HIV Clinic Reflects Well-worn Myths, Resistance to Facts
Rodger MacArthur, MD, was in his HIV clinic last week and queried his COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant/resistant patients about their reasons. The refrain was familiar and discouraging.
States Recovering Quickest from COVID-19: An Update
Which state has the highest share of population fully vaccinated? What about the lowest mortality rate? An updated analysis has the answers and more.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 21, 2021
Role of Primary Care in Poststroke Care: 6 Takeaways from New AHA/ASA Scientific Statement
In a new scientific statement, the AHA/ASA recommends that the first poststroke visit should occur earlier in primary care. Details plus 5 more key points primary care physicians should know.
9 Prime CVD Prevention Pointers from the ACC/AHA 2019 Primary Prevention Guideline
The short slide show summarizes 9 pearls on preventive cardiology from the landmark ACC/AHA 2019 guideline on primary CVD prevention.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 20, 2021
Early estimates from the CDC suggest the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant makes up 61.7% of COVID-19 cases. Plus more updates on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, and vaccinations.
New Study Casts More Doubt on Negative Link Between Coffee Intake and Risk of Arrhythmia
Regular coffee consumption was associated with a 3% lower risk of incident arrhythmia, a large study of UK adults found.
NIH Clinical Trial Examines Mixed COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
The NIH has initiated a phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedules with a booster dose.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 19, 2021
NAACP Vaccination Research Finds Both Progress and Troubling Gaps
The NAACP says that ~51% of the US Black community has been fully vaccinated and that a large proportion still plans to be. Learn more about the problem areas and how primary care can help.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 16, 2021
