New Collaborative Care Model May Improve Mental Health Needs of Primary Care Patients
Developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the model uses a referral management system to support primary care patients with mental health needs.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 8: New Drugs Approved for Primary Care
Which FDA-approved drugs from the first quarter of 2021 should primary care physicians know about? Listen to our newest podcast episode to find out.
SGLT2 Inhibitor Therapy May Reduce Risk of Atrial Arrhythmias in T2D
A recent meta-analysis suggests some sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor agents may protect against atrial and ventricular arrhythmias as well as sudden cardiac death in type 2 diabetes patients.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 5, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
FDA Increased the Maximum Doses per Vial for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
In an April 1, 2021 statement, the FDA announced the authorization of a new multi-dose vial of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine that contains up to 15 doses.
FDA Warns Lamotrigine May Cause Arrhythmias in Persons with Heart Disease
Healthcare providers are advised to weigh carefully the risks vs benefits of continuing lamotrigine therapy and not to substitute with another drug from the class.
Healthiest and Unhealthiest Cities in America
WalletHub recently compared the most populated US cities to see which ones prioritize residents’ well-being. Find out which areas ranked healthiest and unhealthiest.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 2, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 1, 2021
Whose Acute Low Back Pain will Become Chronic?
A new study on conversion of acute to chronic low back pain identifies clinician behavior as well as patient characteristics that increase that risk.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID Vaccine Efficacy High at 6 Months, Companies Report
The COVID-19 vaccine partners announced an efficacy rate of >90% for BNT162b2 among 12 000 trial participants at up to 6 months after the second dose.
Dapagliflozin Found Effective for HFrEF in Men and Women
In a subanalysis of the landmark DAPA-HF trial, dapagliflozin benefits were observed in both men and women, an important finding given variable response to cardiovascular drugs among women.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of March 31, 2021
6 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q1 2021
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for primary care. Which ones should you know about?
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Found 100% Effective in Younger Teens
Pfizer-BioNTech announced today the complete protection against infection with SARS-CoV-2 among youth aged 12 to 15 years.
SARS-CoV-2 Variants: How Many and How Dangerous?
The CDC defines 3 classes of SARS-CoV-2 variants: Variants of interest, of concern, and of high consequence. Find out more about the 8 variants now being closely observed.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Vaccinations as of March 30, 2021
In Adults with NAFLD and Severe Obesity, Bariatric Surgery Significantly Reduces Cancer Risk
Study authors looked for the first time at the impact of bariatric surgery on incidence of all-cause and obesity-related cancer in patients with severe obesity and fatty liver disease.
COVID-19: Bamlanivimab-Etesevimab Antibody Cocktail Reduces Risk of Hospitalization, Death
New data suggests that the antibody cocktail, bamlanivimab plus etesevimab, reduces the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and death by 87% in high-risk COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 Vaccination Stats: Frontline Health Care Workers
Survey: Slightly more than one-half of US frontline healthcare workers have received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. But some still plan not to get vaccinated at all.
