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
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
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.
FDA Requires Update to Boxed Warning for Benzodiazepines
The FDA called for more detailed information on risks associated with benzodiazepine use based on review of adverse event reports dating from 1968.
FDA Grants AstraZeneca’s Dapagliflozin Breakthrough Therapy Designation for CKD
The FDA has granted dapagliflozin (Farxiga) breakthrough therapy designation for patients with chronic kidney disease.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 2, 2020
New Study Found HPV Vaccine Effective Against Cervical Cancer
Women who received the HPV vaccine before age 17 reduced their risk of cervical cancer by 88% compared to unvaccinated women, new study found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 1, 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.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 3: The Challenges of Hypertension Management
In episode 3 of Primary Viewpoints, Brigham and Women's hypertension expert Naomi Deirdre Fisher, MD, discusses the challenges of hypertension management in primary care.
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Group of Rare Blood Disorders in Over 10 Years
Mepolizumab (Nucala) received a new indication for the treatment of hypereosinophilic syndrome in patients aged ≥12 years.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 30, 2020
How to Use a Coronary Artery Calcium Score: Is a Statin Needed?
The decision to prescribe a statin to prevent ASCVD may require considering factors in addition to global CVD risk. A short case illustrates use of the CAC score.
Navigating the “Perfect Storm”: A COVID-19 Flu Season
The possibility of a flu season wrapped in a global pandemic may have health care professionals especially worried this year.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 29, 2020
Global COVID-19 mortalities have passed 1 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: 7 Questions for Primary Care
How current are you on CAC and its place in CVD risk assessment? This short quiz will reveal your score.