Study: Two-thirds of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Attributable to 4 Major Cardiometabolic Conditions
A new modeling study estimates that 64% of US COVID-19 hospitalizations were attributable to at least 1 of 4 pre-existing cardiometabolic conditions.
ACIP 2021 Adult Immunization Schedule Changes: A Quick Take
Review changes to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' 2021 recommended vaccination schedule for adults with this short slide-show review.
Asthma Patients with COVID-19 at Comparable Risk of Hospitalization
Patients with COVID-19 who have asthma share a similar risk of hospitalization with patients with the infection who do not have asthma, according to new research.
Cluster Headache Pain and Symptomatology
A recent survey queried cluster headache patients to compare cluster headache pain intensity to other painful disorders. The results, highlighted in this quick slideshow, may surprise.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 26, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Top 10 States Ranked by Percentage of COVID-19 Vaccines Given
COVID-19 vaccination progress based on proportion of vaccines administered is currently best in New Mexico and worst in Tennessee. Find out which states are in between.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Found Effective in Large, “Real World” Study
Results of a new study show that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 92% effective at preventing severe COVID-19 after 2 doses in over half a million study participants.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 7: Antidepressants for Back Pain, Osteoarthritis Pain
Listen to our newest podcast episode where the lead author of a recent meta-analysis shares his findings on the safety and efficacy of antidepressant medications to treat back and osteoarthritis pain.
Pain Management in Acute Gout: NSAIDs or COX-2 Inhibitors?
A recent meta-analysis assessed comparative clinical efficacy of NSAIDs and COX-2 inhibitors. Try these 7 questions on the findings - does your clinical experience match?
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 25, 2021
Use of Face Masks Does Not Affect Oxygen Saturation in Asthma Patients
AAAAI Virtual Annual Meeting. Among patients with asthma, wearing a mask, regardless of type or duration of use, had no significant effect on oxygen saturation.
Pain Caused by COVID-19: 7 Questions on What We Know
Pain associated with COVID-19 has many causes and may persist after the infection has resolved. Find out what you've learned about pain in the pandemic with these 7 questions.
FDA: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective
The FDA announced today that Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine was found to be safe and effective against the novel disease.
AAAAI 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting: A First Look
Get a first look at key 8 studies to be presented at the upcoming AAAAI 2021 virtual meeting starting this Friday, February 26, 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 24, 2021
Biologic Eliminates or Reduces Oral Steroids in Severe Asthma: PONENTE Trial
AAAAI Virtual Annual Meeting. Two-thirds of severe asthma patients dependent upon oral corticosteroids stopped or maximally reduced use, according to the trial data.
How Will Your Patients Reengage with Health Care? 4 Group Profiles to Consider
Post-COVID-19 health care delivery will depend, in part, on patient preference and lingering concerns. New research identifies 4 patient groups with divergent feelings.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 23, 2021
US COVID-19 mortalities have surpassed 500 000. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
High COVID-19-related Anxiety a Risk Factor for Worsening of Asthma, Quality of Life
In a new survey of patients with severe asthma, COVID-19-related anxiety was found to be a potential risk factor for clinical worsening of disease and decline in quality of life.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 22, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 28 million; global cases have reached 111 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.