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Monkeypox Testing in the US Set to Double, According to the CDC
Global life sciences company Labcorp began testing for monkeypox using the CDC’s orthopoxvirus test on Wednesday.
COVID-19 Third Leading Cause of Death in America in 2020 and 2021, Shows New Analysis
An analysis of US death certificate data found that COVID-19 was a top 5 cause of death in every age group aged 15 years and older.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 6, 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.
Sex, Income, and Obesity Among Factors Related to Discussions of Wearable Devices in Primary Care Settings
Characteristics associated with discussions of wearable devices during primary care visits include female sex, higher income, and obesity, showed new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 30, 2022
FDA Recommends COVID-19 Booster Doses Optimized for Omicron Variant
The FDA recommended on Thursday the inclusion of a SARS-CoV-2 Omicron component in COVID-19 vaccine booster doses.
Episode 16: Impact of Cannabis on Brain Health
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Henry Mahncke, PhD, on the impact of cannabis on cognitive health.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 28, 2022
Substantial Drop in HIV Testing among Key Groups during First Year of COVID-19, New CDC Data Reveals
New data showed a sharp drop in HIV tests administered in health care and non-health care settings from 2019 to 2020—primarily among persons disproportionately affected by HIV.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 27, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 23, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 22, 2022
FDA Announces Plans for Potential Rule to Set Nicotine Limit in Tobacco Products
A cap on nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products may be enforced sooner rather than later.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 21, 2022
NIH-funded Study Finds Americans are Living Longer, but Racial Disparities Persist
Life expectancy in the US increased between 2000 and 2019, but gains were not consistent among racial and ethnic groups or across geographic areas.
Clinician Bias May be a Factor in Underdiagnoses of Prediabetes, According to Research Presented at ENDO 2022
ENDO 2022. Age, body mass index, gender, race, and certain comorbidities may influence a diagnosis of prediabetes in primary care settings, suggests new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 17, 2022
FDA Authorizes Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 Months and Up
The FDA authorized emergency use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccines for use in children as young as 6 months old.
Patient Education via Social Media: Why One Young Clinician Advises, "Make Consistency Fun"
Getting patients to engage with educational social media postings can be tricky for clinicians. Here, a young clinician shares how consistent yet fun content can help.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 16, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 15, 2022
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A 7-question Quiz for Primary Care Clinicians
How prevalent is NAFLD worldwide? What is the preferred treatment? And more questions to test your NAFLD knowledge.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 14, 2022
Patients with Diabetes Face Higher Risk for Left-sided Valvular Stenotic Lesions
A new study found patients with T1D and T2D had a greater risk for stenotic lesions, whereas risk for valvular regurgitation was lower in those with T2D.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 13, 2022
Novel FDA-cleared AFib History Software and Medication App Part of Newly Announced Apple Watch Update
Apple recently announced a new software release that will allow Apple Watch users access to health care-focused features and apps.
Healthiest and Unhealthiest Cities in America: A 2022 Ranking
WalletHub recently compared the most populated US cities to see which ones prioritize residents’ well-being. Find out which areas ranked healthiest and unhealthiest.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 9, 2022
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Linked to Better Glycemic Control, Reduced Hospitalizations in Study of Veterans Health Administration Data
ADA 2022: Large national study found that CGM use had a positive effect on glycemic control and acute complications in T2D in the Veterans Health Administration.
FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Emergency Use Authorization of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Persons Aged 18 Years and Older
If EUA is granted, the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine would be the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine available in the US.
