COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 23, 2020
Get the latest data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more with our daily COVID-19 update.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 22, 2020
New NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines, No Approved Drugs
There is no pharmacologic agent proven to be safe and effective for treating COVID-19, according to guidelines compiled by an NIH-assembled panel of experts.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 21, 2020
There are now >42 000 COVID-19-related deaths in the US, >14 000 in New York City alone. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
New CRISPR-based COVID-19 Test Can Diagnose Infection in 45 Minutes
Scientists have developed an inexpensive, easy-to-use CRISPR-based test that can diagnose COVID-19 infections in less than 1 hour.
Adipose Tissue in Obesity Linked to Prothrombotic State
Leading researcher Donna Ryan, MD, discusses how adipose tissue contributes to inflammation and prothrombotic risk in persons with obesity.
Chest X-ray Findings Normal in Patients with Confirmed COVID-19
A normal chest X-ray is no guarantee that a patient is not infected with SARS-CoV-2, suggest results of a new study in ambulatory patients.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 20, 2020
COVID-19 Impressions & Misconceptions in the US and UK
One-quarter of US and UK adults indicated a package from China may transmit the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Click through more perceptions, true and false, from a recent survey.
9 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q1 2020
A first-in-class saliva test for COVID-19 detection, the first oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies, and 7 more new drugs PCPs should know about.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 17, 2020
The latest COVID-19 data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 15, 2020
Obesity, Inflammation Increase Risk for Critical Illness in COVID-19 Patients
In the US, where 40% of adults meet criteria for obesity, results of 2 new case series have important clinical implications for patient care during the pandemic.
COVID-19: CMS Rules Suspended to Augment Frontline Staff at Healthcare Facilities
The changes waive a variety of supervision and certification requirements, streamlining hiring and placement.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of April 14, 2020
NIH Clinical Trial of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 Begins
The NIH announced a clinical trial to evaluate hydroxychloroquine safety and efficacy in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
FDA Granted EUA to Rutgers University for New COVID-19 Saliva Test
The first COVID-19 test to receive approval that does not use invasive cotton swabs to collect patient samples will be available in New Jersey starting Wednesday.
COVID-19 Update: US Now Leads with Most Confirmed Deaths
There are now >557 000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US and >21 000 confirmed deaths, the largest amount of any nation to date.
Study: Remdesivir Resulted in Clinical Improvement in 68% of COVID-19 Patients
A new study found patients hospitalized with severe complications of COVID-19 demonstrated significant clinical improvement with remdesivir treatment.
When No Facemasks are Available: CDC Options
When the face masks are gone, how does care for COVID-19 patients continue? The CDC provides 6 work-arounds to protect HCP.
