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Flu Season 2021-2022: Primary Care Fears & Patients on the Fence
This flu season will bring different challenges to primary care clinicians. Here, experts discuss specific barriers and best strategies to overcome them.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 29, 2021
Data from the CDC on the Delta variant and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 28, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 27, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 26, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 25, 2021
Moderna Says COVID-19 Vaccine Triggers Strong Immune Response in Children Aged 6-11 Years
Two doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine showed robust neutralizing antibody titers in children aged 6 to 11 years, the company announced on Monday.
Primary Care Check-up: Long-haul COVID-19 Poses New Challenges
Primary care physicians express concern that long-haul COVID-19 will create new challenges for an already dwindling workforce, according to new national survey.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 21, 2021
FDA Greenlights Mixing COVID-19 Boosters and Moderna, J&J Booster Shots
CDC vaccine advisors will meet Thursday to discuss final approval of booster doses of Moderna and J&J vaccines and mix-and-match approach authorized by FDA.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 20, 2021
Study: Hispanic Adults, Women, and Older E-cigarette Users Face Higher Odds of Asthma and COPD
CHEST 2021: Study shows vaping raises the odds of developing asthma and COPD, especially in older adults, women, and Hispanic persons.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 19, 2021
Mobile App Helps Patients Achieve Sustained BP Reduction, Particularly in Stage 2 Hypertension
Novel peer-reviewed study found that a mobile hypertension self-management program can support long-term BP control and very high BP detection.
Dupilumab Associated with Reduced Oral Corticosteroids in Severe Asthma, Regardless of Baseline OCS Dose
In patients with severe asthma dependent on OCS, dupilumab reduced OCS dose and improved the odds of no longer requiring OCS, suggests research presented at CHEST 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 18, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 15, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 14, 2021
Teen E-cigarette Use during COVID-19: A 7-question Quiz
Findings from the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey have public health advocates concerned. Find out why in this 7-question quiz.
Tezepelumab May Improve Peak Expiratory Flow in Patients with Severe Asthma, Suggests Analysis of NAVIGATOR Trial
CHEST 2021: Patients with severe asthma who received tezepelumab compared with placebo demonstrated rapid improvement in morning and evening peak expiratory flow.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 13, 2021
FDA to Food Industry: Cut Sodium in Processed and Packaged Foods
The FDA issued new guidance today providing short-term sodium reduction targets for food manufactures, chain restaurants, and food service operators.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 8, 2021
AstraZeneca Submits Request for EUA for COVID-19 Prophylaxis, AZD7442
This week, AstraZeneca submitted a request to the FDA for an emergency use authorization for their long-acting antibody cocktail for prophylaxis of COVID-19.
8 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q3 2021
The first vaccine against COVID-19, 2 new treatments for migraine, a novel topical agent for atopic dermatitis, and 4 more recently approved drugs of interest to primary care.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 7, 2021
September Conference Roundup for Primary Care
From HIV to hypoglycemia to uncontrolled hypertension, get a recap of key clinical trials presented at IDWeek 2021, EASD 2021, and AHA Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 6, 2021
Statin Use Associated with Diabetes Progression, Suggests New Retrospective Cohort Study
Among patients with diabetes, over 50% of statin users experienced diabetes progression vs 48% of non-statin users, according to a retrospective matched-cohort study.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 5, 2021