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HCV Cure is Possible in Young Drug Users, Suggests New Research Being Presented at IDWeek 2021
IDWeek 2021: Young people who inject drugs can be cured of hepatitis C virus infection, according to 2 new studies.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 27, 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.
Study: Safety Data on HPV Vaccine Improving, but More Parents Still Concerned
A new analysis showed a near 78% increase in citing safety concerns among parents with HPV vaccine hesitancy, contrary to no observed changes in serious adverse event reporting.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 24, 2021
Drug & Alcohol Use Among Young Adults: 2020 Monitoring the Future Survey Results
The annual NIH-supported survey revealed changing substance use trends among college students and college-aged adults. Find key results for primary care in our quick slideshow.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 23, 2021
Remdesivir May Significantly Reduce Risk of Hospitalization in High-risk COVID-19 Patients, Suggests New Study
Findings from a phase 3 clinical trial showed remdesivir reduced the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalizations by 87% in high-risk patients, the drug's manufacturer announced.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 22, 2021
AHA: Metabolic Surgery, Medication Effective for Management of Obesity-related Hypertension
A new AHA scientific statement suggests metabolic surgery and weight-loss medications may reduce the long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 21, 2021
Work Environment May Trigger Asthma in Some Employees, New Research Suggests
A variety of exposures in the work environment can cause asthma in some employees, according to new research presented at ERS Virtual International Congress 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 20, 2021
CDC: Moderna Vaccine Shows Highest Efficacy Against Hospitalizations in Healthy Adults
In a new analysis of adults without immunocompromising conditions, vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization was higher for Moderna than Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.
Study: Opioid Overdose Death Rate Climbed Nearly 40% among Black Americans
New research shows opioid overdose death rates increased among Black Americans between 2018 and 2019, despite having leveled off in other ethnic/racial groups.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 17, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 16, 2021
Mental Health in America: Which States are Happiest?
What state has the lowest suicide rate? Which one has the highest share of adult depression? Find the answers and more insights from a nationwide analysis, here.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 15, 2021
Primary Viewpoints Episode 11: AAFP President-elect Discusses Greatest Concerns about Upcoming Flu Season
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with incoming AAFP president Sterling Ransone, MD.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 13, 2021
Study: Younger Cannabis Users Nearly Twice as Likely to Report Heart Attack
New research suggests frequent cannabis use can raise the risk of myocardial infarction in adults younger than 45 years.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 10, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 9, 2021
HIV Infection Linked to Elevated Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Veterans, New Study Shows
Patients with HIV had a 14% higher risk of sudden cardiac death than those without HIV, according to a large analysis of US veterans.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 8, 2021
Prevalence of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes “Surging” among US Youth, Shows New Study
From 2001 to 2017, the estimated prevalence of youth-onset T1D and T2D increased approximately 45% and 95%, respectively, according to a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 7, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 2, 2021
CDC STI Treatment Guidelines: 7 Key Updates for Primary Care
The CDC released the first set of new STI guidelines since 2015. What are the notable updates that primary care physicians should know? Find out here.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 1, 2021