COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 22, 2020
California now has the highest total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 with >409 000 confirmed cases. Plus more key data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 21, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
FDA Approves New Nonopioid Analgesic for Mild/Moderate Musculoskeletal Pain
Galt Pharmaceuticals announced FDA approval of Orphengesic Forte (orphenadrine citrate, aspirin, caffeine), to treat acute mild to moderate pain.
Oxford U/AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Yields Positive Response in Phase 1/2 Trial
Coronavirus vaccine candidate from Oxford University and AstraZeneca shows robust humoral and cellular response; phase 2/3 trials underway.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 1: COVID-19 Impact on Migraine Management
In episode 1 of Primary Viewpoints, migraine specialist Peter McAllister, MD, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his migraine patients.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 20, 2020
There are now >14 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
UK-based Study Finds People with COVID-19 Symptoms More Susceptible to General Psychiatric Disorders, Loneliness
A survey of >15 000 UK respondents found people who have or had COVID-19 are more likely to develop general psychiatric disorders and loneliness.
FDA Alert: Hand Sanitizer Methanol Contamination
Hand sanitizer products contaminated with methyl alcohol have caused serious adverse events, including hospitalization, blindness, and death.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 17, 2020
Medicare Use of Telehealth During COVID-19
Medicare beneficiary use of telehealth services reached nearly 9 million as COVID-19 shut down on-site visits. Will the options be permanent?
Obesity Could Stymie Preventive Cardiology Efforts
VIDEO: Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease that threatens to neutralize, even reverse, years of progress in reducing CVD-related death. Ted Kyle, RPh, explores.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 16, 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.
AHA Guidelines on Obesity for CVD Prevention: 5 Questions
Obesity is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease and can also be modified with comprehensive care. Test yourself on the AHA/ACC recommendations for that care.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 15, 2020
COVID-19 Health Improvements: State by State
A new survey examined which states have experienced a positive or negative trend in their residents’ health in recent weeks of the pandemic. Find out which states are recovering in our quick slideshow.
Moderna: COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promising Immune Response Results in Phase 1 Study
Moderna's vaccine candidate was found to induce a high neutralizing antibody response in all study participants.
Survey: More than One-quarter of Parents Hesitant to Vaccinate Children Against Flu
Parental doubts about efficacy drive flu-shot hesitancy, according to a new survey, and impact routine vaccination rates, as well.
COVID-19 in the ICU: A Cardiothoracic Surgeon's Experience
Cardiothoracic surgeon Brian Lima, MD spent weeks in a large metropolitan New York City ICU treating the sickest patients with COVID-19. He shares details.
USPSTF: New Lung Cancer Screening Recommendations Will Double Number of Eligible Patients
The proposed recommendations will allow more women and black patients to be eligible for lung cancer screening.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 14, 2020
There are now >13 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
