COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 29, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
Flu Vaccine Shown to Reduce Mortality, CV Events in Adults with CVD
Influenza vaccination is associated with lower risk for all-cause and cardiovascular death in patients with CVD vs no vaccination, a new meta-analysis found.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 26, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 30 million; global cases have reached 125 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Persons: Part 2
In part 2 of our series on the CDC guidance, find questions you may be asked by patients about quarantine and testing, and the answers to help prepare.
Survey: Americans are Emerging, Vaccinated or Not
COVID-19 vaccination numbers are climbing and US adults feel better about eating out, visiting friends, etc. A new survey suggests it may not be vaccinated individuals leading the way.
New Consensus Document Highlights Which Exercises are Best to Lower Blood Pressure
The new consensus document is the first to offer personalized advice on the most effective exercises to lower blood pressure based on a patient's current blood pressure level.
Flu Shot May Protect Against COVID-19, Reduce Severity, Study Finds
Individuals vaccinated against influenza were 24% less likely to be infected with COVID-19 than those who did not get the flu shot, according to Michigan Medicine researchers.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 25, 2021
Asthma of Obesity: Investigator Explains the Phenotypes
Asthma of obesity affects more than 10% of men and 14% of women with obesity. Our interview with researcher Anne Dixon, MD, sheds light on this poorly appreciated asthma phenotype.
Biologic Therapy for Asthma & COPD: 8 Questions on Targets, Pathways, & mAbs
Research into biologic therapy for asthma and COPD has been both successful and frustrating. Find out what you know about the progress with these 8 questions.
Novel Study Finds Mild COVID-19 Associated with Prominent, Persistent Neurologic Symptoms
Brain fog topped the list of neurological symptoms in patients with long-haul COVID-19 whose illness was not severe enough to warrant hospitalization, according to a novel study.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Early Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
Dilution errors and product mix-ups were just a few early errors reported during the vaccine rollout. A PharmD shares his experience and provides guidance on how to avoid them in the future.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 24, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 124 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
MMWR: Majority of COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Complete 2-dose Series
Nearly 90% of vaccine recipients who received a first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine got the booster shot within the prescribed interval, according to new research from the CDC.
Ditans and Gepants: Headache Specialist Discusses the Game-changing Migraine Medications
Headache specialist Peter McAllister, MD, discusses how the new migraine medications differ from existing therapies.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 23, 2021
Study: Black Women with PCOS Have Greater Cardiometabolic Risk vs White Women
ENDO 2021: A meta-analysis found increased cardiometabolic risk among Black women with PCOS vs White counterparts even though fasting glucose levels were comparable and triglyceride levels lower.
Obese Patients with COVID-19 at Higher Risk for ICU Admission, Longer Stay
ENDO 2021: Patients with severe obesity hospitalized for COVID-19 were twice as likely to require ICU admission vs those with normal BMI, according to new findings.
UPDATE: AstraZenca-Oxford Vaccine 79% Effective in US Phase 3 Interim Analysis
Updated: The vaccine, AZD1222, showed 100% efficacy against severe disease/hospitalization and, notably, 80% efficacy in trial participants aged ≥65 years, the company reports.
Study: Lifestyle Program Improves Fertility in Women with Obesity and Infertility
A lifestyle intervention targeting women with obesity and infertility is more effective in increasing the pregnancy rate vs fertility treatments, suggests a new study presented at ENDO 2021.