“Social Smoking” Linked to Disproportionately High Risk of Death from Lung Disease, Lung Cancer
New research presented at the virtual European Respiratory Society International Congress showed "social smokers" are more than twice as likely to die of lung disease vs non-smokers.
10-year Study: Usual A1c >7% Raises Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
The risk of having a CVD-related event is increased by 21% for every 1% increase in usual A1c >7% in patients with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 8, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 27 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
REDUCE-IT Trial Data Updates: Key Takeaways
A discussion on recent data updates from the REDUCE-IT trial, and their practical implications for physicians managing cardiovascular risk.
Study: Mindfulness Reduces Stress, Anxiety Among US Health Care Professionals
A new study found that brief mindfulness-based programs can reduce stress and anxiety among US health care professionals.
Visit-to-Visit Variability in BP Associated with Dementia, Cognitive Decline
"Beyond hypertension, higher BPV is a major clinical predictor of cognitive impairment and dementia," conclude authors of a new study.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 3, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 26 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Behçet Treatment in Primary Care: A Quiz
Behçet disease treatment often involves a combination of medicines for multiple symptoms. Answer these 8 questions to find out what you know about best practices.
Phase 3 Trials Launched for AZ SARS-CoV2 Vaccine Candidate
The AstraZeneca-Oxford University investigational coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine candidate, has expanded into a phase 3 clinical trial.
Oral Ulcers in Behçet Present Difficult Differential
Diagnosis of Behçet disease can be complicated by overlapping clinical features, as described in these 8 brief summaries.
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials: 4 Questions
Refresh your memory on findings from the EMPA-REG OUTCOME, CANVAS, CREDENCE, and DECLARE-TIMI cardiovascular outcomes trials on SGLT2 inhibitors.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 2, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
NIH Releases Statement on FDA EUA for Use of Convalescent Plasma in COVID-19 Patients
Based on its own review of data on use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19, NIH finds insufficient data to recommend for or against its use, the statement says.
Diana Isaacs, PharmD: An Overview of Insulin Affordability in 2020
Insulin affordability is an ongoing discussion topic for patients with diabetes and their care providers. The already difficult issue has been further compounded by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 1, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 6 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Telemonitoring May Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Rate by 50% in Patients with Hypertension
A new study found adults with high blood pressure were about half as likely to have serious cardiovascular events after receiving telemonitoring vs those receiving primary care.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 31, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 number nearly 6 million; global cases have surpassed 25 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
ACP Releases Ethical Guidance for Electronic Communication With Patients
The American College of Physicians' position paper on ethical and professional use of electronic communications comes at the perfect time.
Revised CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Testing May Exclude Many Who Have Been Exposed to Virus
The revised guidance states asymptomatic persons that have been in close contact with an infected person do not need to be tested for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 28, 2020