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COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 31, 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.
ESC 2021: Flu Vaccine Cuts Risk of Death, Heart Attack in Patients with Heart Disease
ESC Congress 2021: Results from the largest trial of its kind suggest that flu vaccination should be part of in-hospital treatment after myocardial infarction.
ESC 2021: Low-sodium Salt Alternative Found to Reduce Risk of Stroke
Substituting regular salt with low-sodium alternative was found to reduce the risk of stroke, major cardiovascular events, and death in a new study presented at ESC Congress 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 30, 2021
ESC 2021: Empagliflozin Found Beneficial in Patients with Heart Failure Regardless of Ejection Fraction
In a pooled analysis of 2 key clinical trials, empagliflozin was beneficial in patients with heart failure with a reduced and preserved ejection fraction.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 27, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 26, 2021
New Study Suggests Link Between Saturated Fat and CVD Risk Varies by Food Source
Consuming saturated fat from meat may be associated with a higher risk of CVD than other food sources, according to a new study presented at ESC Congress 2021.
7 New COVID-19 Vaccine Myths and What to Tell your Patients
SAMPLE: "Can being near a fully vaccinated person affect my menstrual cycle?" Plus 6 more COVID-19 vaccine myths patients may ask about and the facts to refute them.
ESC 2021: Patients with Prior Myocardial Infarction and Gum Disease Face Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Periodontitis was associated with an increased risk for CVD, particularly among patients with past myocardial infarction, in a new study being presented at ESC Congress 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 25, 2021
The Delta variant makes up approximately 98% of COVID-19 cases in the US, according to the latest CDC estimates.
ESC 2021: Despite Smoking Less, Women Find it Harder to Quit Than Men
New findings being presented at ESC Congress 2021 highlight the need for smoking cessation services tailored to the specific needs of women.
ESC 2021: The Risk of Young-onset Heart Attack May Go Beyond Family History
Younger adults with myocardial infarction are more likely to be smokers, obese, and have hypertension than their peers, suggests a new study being presented at the ESC Congress 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 24, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 23, 2021
FDA Fully Approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the first to receive full approval from the FDA.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 20, 2021
NIH: Convalescent Plasma Did Not Prevent Disease Progression in COVID-19 Outpatients
According to a new NIH-funded study, early administration of COVID-19 convalescent plasma in high-risk outpatients did not prevent disease progression.
COVID-19 Vaccine Performance: What’s Currently Known?
How effective are the 3 authorized COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection? Virus variants? Get updated on the latest evidence in our quick slideshow.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 19, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 18, 2021
HHS Joint Statement Outlines Official Plan for Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
In a new joint statement, the HHS officially recommends booster shots of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and outlines plan to start rollout this fall.
Moderate Exercise Found to Lower All-cause Mortality After Stroke, Particularly in Younger Patients
A new study suggests that walking even 3 or 4 hours a week may reduce long-term mortality from any cause in patients with a history of stroke.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 17, 2021
Moderate Alcohol Intake Associated with Lower Risk of CV Death, Events in Adults with CVD
A recent meta-analysis found that consuming up to 105 g of alcohol a week was associated with lower risks of cardiovascular events and mortality among adults with CVD.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 16, 2021
High-deductible Health Plans May Negatively Impact Patients with Diabetes, New Review Suggests
Low-income patients with diabetes enrolled in high-deductible health plans used less preventive and primary care services and more emergency visits, suggests new review.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 12, 2021
CDC Encourages Pregnant Individuals to Get COVID-19 Vaccination
The CDC now recommends that pregnant and breastfeeding individuals get vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 11, 2021