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COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 23, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
Starting a Dialogue about Obesity in Primary Care: Respect is Key
Primary care physicians face unique challenges when managing patients with obesity, but one obesity specialist aims to show clinicians how to meet them, even if it's in small ways.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 22, 2021
Smartphone-based ECG Screening Detects More Atrial Fibrillation than Usual Care in American Indian Adults
A new study found that mobile-based ECG screening for AF could improve health outcomes among American Indian adults who have historically endured greater health disparities.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 21, 2021
Extended Exposure to Air Pollution Raises Hospitalization Risk in COVID-19 Patients with Pre-existing Respiratory Diseases
Patients with asthma or COPD living in areas with high levels of air pollution are at an increased risk of hospitalization if they contract COVID-19, suggests a new pilot study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 20, 2021
Meeting Minimum Exercise Guidelines Not Sufficient to Reduce Risk of Hypertension Later in Life
Results of a new study show that young adults who exercise up to 5 hours per week have a reduced risk of developing hypertension later in life.
Primary Care Physicians Face Barriers to Utilization of New Migraine Drugs
The uptake among primary care physicians of new migraine drugs has been hindered by 2 significant obstacles, a headache specialist explained to Patient Care Online.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 19, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 16, 2021
USPSTF: Evidence Still Lacking to Support Screening for Vitamin D Deficiency in Asymptomatic Adults
In a new recommendation statement, the US Preventive Services Task Force concluded that current evidence is insufficient to support broad screening for vitamin D deficiency in adults.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 15, 2021
New Evidence Reveals Most Common Long-term COVID-19 Symptoms among Health Care Workers
Fatigue was among the most common symptoms that health care workers in Sweden reported 8 months after mild COVID-19 infection, according to a new research letter.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 14, 2021
Single Injection of Monoclonal Antibodies Reduces Risk of Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection
A single injection of casirivimab and imdevimab reduced the risk for symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection by 81% among household contacts of infected persons, according to new phase 3 study results.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 13, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 12, 2021
A Year of COVID-19: New Wave of Health Concerns among Americans
Undesired weight changes and rising alcohol intake are a few issues facing adults due to prolonged pandemic-related stress, the latest American Psychological Association Stress in America™ poll reveals.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 9, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 134 million. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
Lifestyle Counseling in Primary Care Setting May Reduce Incidence of T2D in High-risk Patients
A recent study showed lifestyle counseling in primary care was effective in preventing type 2 diabetes in long-term follow-up.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 8, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 7, 2021
Best and Worst US Cities for Patients with Seasonal Allergies
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently released its annual Allergy Capitals™ report. Which cities are most challenging for patients with seasonal allergies?
COVID-19 Death Rates Far Higher for Black Women vs Men in Other Racial Groups, Suggest Harvard Researchers
Black women in the US are dying from COVID-19 at a higher rate than every other sex and racial group, except Black men, according to a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 6, 2021
New Collaborative Care Model May Improve Mental Health Needs of Primary Care Patients
Developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the model uses a referral management system to support primary care patients with mental health needs.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 8: New Drugs Approved for Primary Care
Which FDA-approved drugs from the first quarter of 2021 should primary care physicians know about? Listen to our newest podcast episode to find out.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 5, 2021
FDA Increased the Maximum Doses per Vial for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
In an April 1, 2021 statement, the FDA announced the authorization of a new multi-dose vial of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine that contains up to 15 doses.