The View from One Hospital's COVID-19 Trenches
The bad news, writes ID expert and AIDS researcher Rodger MacArthur, MD, is the New Year's surge in his hospital's COVID-19 cases. The good news? Vaccines.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 19, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Fighting COVID-19 Leaves Many in Health Care Suffering Moral Injury
Treating COVID-19 patients under the most challenging physical and emotional conditions has led to a sense of moral injury for many providers, according to Dr Michael Myers.
MJH Hosts Free Webinar on Emerging COVID-19 Variants
A trio of experts will discuss the emerging COVID-19 variants B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 in a free, one-hour live webinar event.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 18, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 95 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
J&J COVID-19 Single-dose Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise
Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine candidate induces durable immune response in participants aged 18 to 55 years; results support further development.
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
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.