COVID-19 Vaccines: 8 Myths and the Facts to Refute Them
We compiled the top trending Myths about the COVID-19 vaccine in wide circulation and added the Facts to help you educate your patients.
Risk of Depression Significantly Higher after Stroke vs Heart Attack
Stroke patients are nearly 50% more likely vs heart attack patients to develop depression, according to new research being presented at the upcoming International Stroke Conference.
Chronic Diseases in Multimorbidity May Share Origins, Study Finds
Using metabolomic profiling from more than 11 000 individuals, researchers identified common pathways linking seemingly unrelated diseases that often co-occur.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 12, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
Seen in the ED: Dysphagia & Floppy Neck
Gradually worsening weakness in the shoulders, neck, and face of 4-5 days' duration is the presenting complaint of a man in his 60s. ED physician Brady Pregerson, MD, asks, "What's your diagnosis?"
COPD Outcomes Improve with Triple Therapy, Regardless of Exacerbation History
Post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 KRONOS study concluded that the benefits in COPD exacerbation seen were not driven by the small subgroup with a prior history of exacerbations.
APA: Americans May be Experiencing “Secondary Crisis” due to Pandemic-related Stress
The latest Stress in America™ poll from the American Psychological Association shows many US adults have suffered negative mental and physical changes due to pandemic-related stress.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 11, 2021
Are Biologics for COPD Around the Corner? A Quick Look at the Literature
No biologic agent is approved to treat COPD, but progress is being made. Key developments of the past few years are summarized in this brief slideshow.
The Migraine Research Renaissance and Where it is Headed: A PI Interview
New and highly specific migraine drugs have significantly changed the clinical landscape for patients. We talked with Peter McAllister, MD, about where the research goes next.
COVID-19 Disruption: America’s Outlook is Complicated
What do US adults think about the disruption COVID-19 has had on their lives? Do they see the pandemic improving in the coming months? A recent Gallup poll offers insight.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 10, 2021
Eli Lilly’s Tirzepatide Significantly Reduced A1c, Body Weight in Adults with T2D
Results from a head-to-head study show the investigational medication, tirzepatide, led to superior A1c and body weight reductions compared to semaglutide.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 9, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, and more.
CDC Lifts Masking, Distancing Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
The CDC on March 8, 2021, lifted some COVID-19 restrictions for fully vaccinated Americans, including the need for a mask and social distancing in certain situations.
Patients with PAH-COPD May be at Higher Risk than those with Idiopathic PAH
Transplant-free survival was found lower among patients with pulmonary hypertension-COPD than among those with IPAH in a new study published in CHEST.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 8, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 29 million; global cases have reached 117 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Routine Adult Vaccination Rates Still Low: Slow Post-lockdown Rebound
Routine adult vaccination rates have yet to reach pre-pandemic levels, according to a report in MMWR this week. Which vaccines are most affected and which groups are lagging?
AAAAI 2021: Asthma Not an Independent Predictor of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Recent research presented at AAAAI 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting suggests asthma is not an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 or hospitalization.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 5, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.