Study: One Alcoholic Drink a Day Linked to Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
People who regularly consume just 1 alcoholic drink a day are at a 16% increased risk of atrial fibrillation compared to those who do not drink alcohol at all, a new study found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 15, 2021
Global COVID-19 mortalities have passed 2 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Sotagliflozin: CV Benefit Seen in Patients with T2 Diabetes, Worsening Heart Failure
Sotagliflozin reduced CV death and hospitalization for HF in patients with T2D and acute symptomatic HF when given during or immediately after hospitalization.
NHLBI Updates Guidance for Asthma Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment
The NHLBI recently updated recommendations in 6 key areas of asthma diagnosis, management, and treatment, marking the first update of the guidance in over 10 years.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 14, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 23 million; global cases have reached 92 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 13, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Non-COVID-19 Drug News: A Quiz on Other 2020 Headlines
SAMPLE: What substance was legalized this year in at least 1 US state? Psilocybin? Cocaine? Methamphetamine? Plus 6 more questions on top 2020 headlines.
The COVID-19 Variants: What We Know So Far
What are the implications of the global emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants in terms of disease severity and vaccine and treatment efficacy?
COVID-19: ACP Releases Statement on Vaccine Provision, Payment
Recommendations address the role of clinicians as vaccinators and stress as essential communication and collaboration with patients' primary care team.
The 10 Best States for Physicians
Some states that are better for physicians than others in terms of finances, competition, and other criteria. Partner site Physicians Practice crunched the numbers for you.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 12, 2021
Depression Screening Tools for Primary Care
Prevalence of depression in the US has increased nearly 3-fold since before COVID-19. Here, a primer on the best assessment tools for depression diagnosis in primary care.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 11, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 22 million; global cases have reached 90 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Expert on Physician Mental Health Discusses COVID-19 Impact
A psychiatrist who exclusively treats health care providers describes his work during the pandemic with clinicians who are treating COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 Vaxx: AHA Calls on HHS to Expedite Vaccine Administration
In the open letter to HHS secretary Azar, the American Hospital Association urges him to be more transparent about the vaccine rollout.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 8, 2021
Top Content 2020: COVID-19
A quiz on American misperceptions, a review of treatment guidelines, and news briefs topped the popular content on COVID-19 on Patient Care in 2020.
Top Content 2020: Preventive Cardiology
The most popular features in preventive cardiology this year were interviews with thought leaders on management of diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia.
Top Content 2020: Obesity
Interviews with obesity experts, short tests of clinical and guideline knowledge, and news briefs topped the popular content on obesity on Patient Care in 2020.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 7, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 21 million; global cases have reached 87 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.