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Study Emphasizes Primary Care’s Crucial Role in Combatting COVID-19-related Mental Illness
Compared to psychiatrists and subspecialists, the proportion of visits to primary care was higher for patients with depression or anxiety and any mental illness in a new cross-sectional study.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 9, 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.
Antiobesity Medication Added to Workplace Weight Management Program Effective in Real-world Setting
Adding antiobesity medication to a workplace weight-management program among adults with obesity was shown to significantly aid in weight loss in a real-world clinical trial.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 6, 2021
Half of the total US population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Plus more data on the Delta variant, cases, and mortalities in our daily update.
A Plant-based Diet May Decrease Risk of CVD in Young Adults, Older Women
Eating a more plant-centered diet was associated with lower risk for CVD among both young adults and postmenopausal women, according to two new studies.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 5, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 4, 2021
Smoking, NSAID-exacerbated Respiratory Disease Among Risk Factors for Severe Asthma Identified in New Study
A new study found several risk factors associated with severe adult-onset asthma, including smoking, NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease, and sibling count.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 3, 2021
FDA Approves Novel Treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Adults
The approval represents the first new treatment for generalized systemic lupus erythematosus in over a decade.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 2, 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic Took a Huge Toll on Physician Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has sorely challenged the emotional well being of all healthcare providers. Here, a look back is followed by a guide to moving forward.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 22, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.
States Recovering Quickest from COVID-19: An Update
Which state has the highest share of population fully vaccinated? What about the lowest mortality rate? An updated analysis has the answers and more.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 21, 2021
Role of Primary Care in Poststroke Care: 6 Takeaways from New AHA/ASA Scientific Statement
In a new scientific statement, the AHA/ASA recommends that the first poststroke visit should occur earlier in primary care. Details plus 5 more key points primary care physicians should know.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 20, 2021
Early estimates from the CDC suggest the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant makes up 61.7% of COVID-19 cases. Plus more updates on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, and vaccinations.
New Study Casts More Doubt on Negative Link Between Coffee Intake and Risk of Arrhythmia
Regular coffee consumption was associated with a 3% lower risk of incident arrhythmia, a large study of UK adults found.
NIH Clinical Trial Examines Mixed COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
The NIH has initiated a phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedules with a booster dose.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 19, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 16, 2021
Achieving A1c Levels Below 7% Early May be Predictive of Long-term Glycemic Control in Patients with T2D
Early attainment of an A1c level below 7% was predictive of long-term glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes starting second-line glucose-lowering therapy in a new analysis.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 15, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 14, 2021
CDC: mRNA Vaccines Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection by 91%
The recent CDC analysis is also one of the first to demonstrate that mRNA vaccines can benefit people who get COVID-19 despite being fully or partially vaccinated.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 13, 2021
Flu Vaccine May Reduce Some of the Severe Effects of COVID-19, New Study Finds
In the largest study of its kind, patients with COVID-19 who did not receive flu vaccine were significantly more likely to visit the emergency department and to have a stroke, among other severe effects.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 12, 2021
Study: Statins Reduce CVD, Mortality in Low-risk Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
A recent study found that the use of statins in patients with newly diagnosed T2D reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease and death, particularly among older patients.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 9, 2021