COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 18, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
FDA Grants Label Expansion for Heart Failure Treatment
FDA approved the fixed-dose combination heart failure drug sacubitril/valsartan to reduce risk of CV death and hospitalization in patients with chronic heart failure.
Use of CGM during Early Weeks of COVID-19 Found to Improve Time in Range
A new review of >60 000 patients with diabetes found CGM use during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic improved their time in range.
COVID-19 & Pain: Acute and Postinfection Manifestations
Pain is a common complication of COVID-19 infection, during the illness and afterwards. Click through this summary of new data on acute pain and risk for persistent pain from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 17, 2021
When COVID-19 Strikes Close to Home: One MD's Story
Early in the pandemic, Dr MacArthur's family worried he would get infected at work and bring the virus home. COVID-19 did come close to home and a few lessons were learned.
Obesity Linked to Over Half of New Type 2 Diabetes Cases in US Annually
New research suggests obesity is responsible for 30%-53% of new type 2 diabetes cases in the US annually.
ACC Policy Statement: Prioritize COVID-19 Vaccine for Highest-risk CVD Patients
To ensure COVID-19 vaccination priority for the sickest CVD patients, the ACC statement identifies highest risk conditions within CVD to aid clinician decision making.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 16, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 109 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
The COVID-19 Vaccine "Wait and See Group: Who are they?
As a group, Americans who want to wait and see how the COVID-19 vaccine works for others are younger and more diverse than those who want it ASAP.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 15, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 108 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Analysis of Cannabis for Pain: Is Tolerance an Issue?
Authors of 2 large cannabis-user database analyses discuss the possible reasons for observed dose increase over time by individuals using inhaled cannabis for pain relief.
COVID-19 Catchup: Top 10 News Briefs
Double-masking found to reduce SARS-CoV-2 spread, FDA decision on antibody cocktail for treatment of COVID-19, and 8 more news briefs summarized for primary care.
Cannabis, Pain Relief, and the Sexes: Differential Benefit Explored
In animal models, pain relief from cannabis has been found to be greater in females; new research on pain relief from inhaled cannabis in regular users found something different.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 12, 2021
Half of Asthma Patients Who Use Cannabis Smoke or Vape, Survey Finds
A new survey of patients with asthma who use cannabis finds smoking and vaping preferred routes and that physicians rarely inquire about marijuana use.
Eosinophilia in Patients with Asthma Found to be Protective against Severe COVID-19
In the first study of its kind, pre-existing eosinophilia was protective from COVID-19-related hospital admission and mortality in patients with asthma.
Impact of Inhaled Cannabis for Acute Pain: Analysis of a Unique Data Set
Research on pain relief from use of medical cannabis poses myriad challenges. Veteran researchers discuss 2 new studies based on a deep well of user data.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 11, 2021
FDA Issues EUA for Monoclonal Antibody “Cocktail” for Treatment of COVID-19
The FDA issued an EUA to Eli Lilly and Company for bamlanivimab and etesevimab administered together for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19.