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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
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.
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.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 20, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 19, 2022
Individualized Diet Program Helps Users Lose Weight and Keep it Off, According to New Feasibility Study
With the iDip program, 50% of adults reached the researchers' goal of losing at least 5% body weight and maintained it for 1 year without strict dieting.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 18, 2022
Management of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adults: Guidelines for Primary Care Clinicians
An overview of recommendations from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology for the management of NAFLD in adults.
FDA Authorizes Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults, the First Protein-based Vaccine Available in US
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted in individuals aged ≥18 years.
Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adults: Guidelines for Primary Care
Get an overview of the recent AACE guidelines for diagnosing NAFLD in adults in primary care settings.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 13, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 12, 2022
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Begin Monkeypox Testing to Help Increase Access, Availability
Mayo Clinic Laboratory will use the CDC's orthopoxvirus test and expects to handle up to 10 000 tests per week.
Newer Omicron Subvariants Evade Neutralizing Antibodies from Vaccination and Prior Infection, Says New Research
Findings showed neutralizing antibody responses to BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants were approximately 20-fold lower than to the original WA1/2020 strain.
7 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q2 2022
From type 2 diabetes to chronic yeast infection, we have picked the top 7 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the second quarter.
