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COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 23, 2022
Data from the CDC on US vaccination and booster shot rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 22, 2022
New Real-world Study Finds Average Length of COVID-19 Infectiousness is 5 Days
A new real-world study found that two-thirds of patients with COVID-19 were still infectious 5 days and one-fourth at 7 days after symptom onset.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 19, 2022
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 18, 2022
Study Underscores Deficits in Management of COPD in Primary Care
Findings highlight the need for more real-life studies to support decision making within primary care settings, say researchers.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 16, 2022
FDA: Repeat At-home COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Reduce Risk of False Negative Result
The FDA now recommends serial testing following a negative result on any at-home COVID-19 antigen test to reduce the risk of a false negative result.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 15, 2022
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 12, 2022
Best & Worst States for Health Care: An Update
Which state has the most physicians per capita? Or the most hospital beds per capita? Answers plus more state rankings in our latest slideshow.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 11, 2022
5 Clinical Updates in Tick-borne Disease Research
Lyme disease vaccine being tested in phase 3 trial, Lyme disease diagnoses up 357%, and 3 more updates on tick-borne diseases.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 10, 2022
Less Than One-third of Adults with HCV Get Timely Treatment, According to New CDC Report
Timely initiation of DAA treatment, regardless of insurance type, is crucial in reducing HCV-related death, disparity, and transmission, concluded CDC researchers.
Exercise Training Program Found to Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Older Adults with Advanced CKD
In a study of nearly 100 adults with CKD stages G3b-4 and medical comorbidity, a 12-month exercise program was found safe and improved physical functioning.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 9, 2022
Smaller Airway Structures Raise Risk for COPD in Women, According to New Research
Lung airways were smaller in women than men, even among ever-smokers and never-smokers, according to large analysis.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 6, 2022
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 5, 2022
Monkeypox: 7 Questions Patients May Ask, Answers to Help Prepare
"What exactly is monkeypox?" "Can I get it through sex?" Are just 2 common questions your patients may ask at their next clinical visit.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 4, 2022
Impact of HPV Vaccination in US is Rising, and Herd Immunity is Getting Stronger, According to New Research
Investigators from CDC warned, however, that HPV vaccinations missed due to the COVID-19 pandemic could stymie this progress.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 3, 2022
Inhaler Education with Teach-to-Goal Methods Improved Technique Among Older Adults with Asthma, COPD
Additional research into tailored metered-dose inhaler education is needed, according to authors of a recent study.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 2, 2022
Episode 17: Kidney Outcomes with Tirzepatide in Type 2 Diabetes
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Hiddo Heerspink, PhD, PharmD.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 22, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
US Drug Overdose Deaths 2019-2020: 5 Findings on Striking Health Disparities
Drug overdose deaths increased approximately 30% between 2019 and 2020, likely driven by fentanyl and COVID-19 pandemic, according to new CDC report.
Early Rhythm Control May Not be as Effective in Adults with Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation
Early rhythm control reduced CV complications regardless of AF pattern but for patients with a first AF diagnosis, risks for hospitalization and ACS were higher after early rhythm therapy.