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COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 4, 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.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 3, 2022
FDA Authorizes Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose in Children Aged 12 to 15 Years
Pending endorsement from the CDC, adolescents can now get a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, as authorized by an amendment to the original FDA EUA for the vaccine.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of December 20, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of December 16, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of December 15, 2021
Smoking Outcomes May Improve ASCVD Risk Prediction, Suggests New Analysis
In a new retrospective analysis, including smoking history in the 2013 ACC/AHA pooled cohort equations significantly improved ASCVD risk prediction.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of December 14, 2021
Persistent Dyspnea in Patients with Long COVID-19 May Indicate Heart Issues
New research presented at EuroEcho 2021 may help explain why some patients with long COVID-19 experience persistent dyspnea even 1 year after recovery.
Excess Weight and Genetics May Put Women at Higher Risk of Gout
Excess adiposity and genetic predisposition both were found to be associated with a higher risk of gout, particularly among US women, in a new prospective study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of December 9, 2021
Pfizer: Protection Against Omicron Variant ‘Improved’ After 3 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine
New preliminary laboratory data showed 3 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralized the Omicron variant while 2 doses reduced neutralization titers.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of December 8, 2021
12 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2021
Get a quick look at 12 of the many FDA-approved drugs in 2021 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of December 7, 2021
Blood Pressure Control Worsened among US Adults during Pandemic, Suggests New Study
Women and older adults had the highest increases in blood pressure levels during the pandemic, according to new research.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of December 2, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of December 1, 2021
FDA Advisory Committee Narrowly Backs Merck’s Oral COVID-19 Antiviral
The 13-10 vote was not without controversy as panel members discussed concerns over the novel antiviral's safety risks and modest efficacy.
COVID-19 Booster Shot Report Card: 10 Highest-ranked States
Find out which states have the most fully vaccinated persons who have received a COVID-19 booster dose in this quick slideshow.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 30, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 23, 2021
Primary Viewpoints Episode 12: Weight Stigma and Bias in Health Care
In our latest podcast episode, an obesity expert talks weight bias in health care, its widespread impact, and the advocacy work that is being done to change the narrative.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 22, 2021
FDA, CDC Authorize Use of Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots for Every US Adult
Booster doses for US adults at least 18 years of age are expected to be available as soon as this weekend.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 19, 2021
Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Significantly Reduced High Levels of Cholesterol in Phase 1 Trials
AHA 2021: New research showed MK-0616, an investigative oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was associated with a near 65% decrease in LDL-C.
COVID-19 Misinformation Still Rampant in US: Kaiser Family Foundation Findings
New survey finds 78% of US adults either believe or are unsure about at least 4 of 8 COVID-19 myths tested, with unvaccinated adults among the most likely to hold misconceptions.
Study: One-fifth of Patients with Cirrhosis Prescribed Opioids During Clinic Visits
In a new study of patients with cirrhosis, over two-thirds of outpatient clinic visits that included an opioid prescription were with primary care physicians.
Remote Program Improves Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in High-risk Patients
AHA 2021: Study suggests remote hypertension and hyperlipidemia management programs may expand telehealth delivery, increase access to care, and reduce health inequities.
