Influenza, Pneumococcal Disease, and COVID-19: What do Americans Think?
A new survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases found key insights into what Americans believe about flu, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19.
AHA: More Clinical Education Needed on Appropriate Care for LGBTQ Patients
Cardiovascular health should be routinely assessed and addressed in LGBTQ adults, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 13, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Medical Economics 2020 Burnout Survey Results: Physicians Face Unprecedented Crisis
Nearly two-thirds of physicians say the COVID-19 pandemic has made them feel more burned out.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 12, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 37 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
7 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q3 2020
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for conditions treated in primary care. Are you up-to-date? Click through to find out.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 9, 2020
Managing Diabetes to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: A Guideline Quiz
Diabetes is a primary risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Find out how well you know the guideline recommendations for reducing that risk with the first of 4 quizzes.
FDA Issues EUA Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA has issued guidance for sponsors of requests for EUA for COVID-19 vaccines including details on clinical trial data required to support award of EUA.
COVID-19: Mental Illness Associated with Increased Mortality in Hospitalized Patients
A psychiatric diagnosis for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is associated with a significantly increased risk for death, suggests a recent study.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 8, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 36 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 October 7, 2020
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the US? How many people have been tested? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.
DPP-4 Inhibitor Found to Boost Survival in T2D Patients with COVID-19
According to a new study, adults with T2D who were hospitalized with COVID-19 in northern Italy had a lower mortality rate when treated with sitagliptin.
The Presidential COVID-19 Treatment Regimen-to-date
From daily aspirin to RGN-CoV2 to zinc, the president of the United States has been treated for COVID-19 with a wide range of both authorized and unproven therapies.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 6, 2020
Study: Antibiotic Prescription Durations for Common Infections Often Exceed Guidelines
Over half of antibiotic courses in a new study exceeded guideline-recommended minimum effective durations, translating to >54 million potentially excessive days.
CVD Mortality in COPD Related to Factors Other than Lung Function Decline
In COPD patients, a new study found no association between lung function decline and individual CVD outcomes, but disease exacerbations and dyspnea were implicated.
Rare Disease Update for Primary Care: An 8-question Quiz
Sample: What percent of patients with rare diseases reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on their immediate and long-term health and well-being?
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 5, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 35 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Common Comorbidities in Behçet Disease
Behçet disease has been found to co-occur with a variety of other conditions. Click through 8 concise reviews of the evidence in this slide show.