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6 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q2 2021
From obesity to pneumococcal disease, we have picked the top 6 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the second quarter.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 8, 2021
Global confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 have surpassed 4 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 10: Weight Bias in Health Care: What Needs to be Done?
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with obesity specialist, Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 7, 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.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 6, 2021
Which US states have the highest proportion of COVID-19 cases attributed to the Delta variant? Answer plus more data from the CDC and the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Fourth of July 2021: What are Americans Planning?
Two new surveys reveal how American’s are planning to celebrate this Fourth of July, including travel, spending, COVID-19 concerns, and more.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of July 1, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 30, 2021
ADA 2021: Baseline Insulin Use May not Impact Benefits of Finerenone in Patients with CKD, T2D
ADA 2021. A subgroup analysis of the FIDELIO-DKD trial showed that finerenone use was beneficial regardless of baseline insulin use among patients with T2D and CKD.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 29, 2021
ADA 2021: Use of Dapagliflozin Decreases Risk of Diabetes in Patients with CKD
ADA 2021. Dapagliflozin was found to reduce type 2 diabetes incidence among patients with chronic kidney disease in a prespecified analysis of the DAPA-CKD trial.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 28, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 25, 2021
ADA Virtual Meeting Will Offer 5 Symposia on Latest COVID-19 Findings
The upcoming ADA virtual 81st Scientific Sessions will feature 5 sessions on the latest diabetes developments learned during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Novel “Smart” Pen Cap for Insulin Dosing Receives FDA Clearance in Patients with Diabetes
The novel Bigfoot Unity Diabetes Management System could help improve insulin dosing in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 24, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 23, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 22, 2021
Study: No Link Found between Statin Use and Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Older Adults
A new analysis of the large ASPREE trial found statin use in older adults is not associated in the incidence of dementia or a decline in neurocognitive health.
CDC Reschedules Meeting on Reports of Myocarditis Following COVID-19 Vaccination
The special meeting to review cases of myocarditis in the US following COVID-19 vaccination, will now take place this Wednesday during the ACIP online meeting.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 21, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 18, 2021
OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Health Care Workers
OSHA issued its long-awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for health care workers. Find key takeaways in part 1 of our 2-part series.
OSHA COVID-19 Health Screening & Medical Management for Health Care Employees
The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard ensures health care employees the right to full protection from COVID-19 exposure, ongoing remuneration in case of illness, and immunity from retaliation.
Despite Knowing the Risks, Many Adults with CVD Report Current Tobacco Use
Although over 90% of adults with a history of CVD reported knowing that smoking can cause heart disease, nearly 30% reported current tobacco use in a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 16, 2021
Is the US Pandemic State of Mind Coming to an End?
A new survey reveals Americans’ shifting views on the overall COVID-19 situation, the vaccination process, fears surrounding contracting the virus, and more.
New Study Suggests COVID-19 Public Health Measures Linked to Decline in COPD Hospital Admissions
A new study found public health measures designed to curb COVID-19 transmissions may have fostered a significant side benefit: reduced COPD hospital admissions.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 15, 2021
US COVID-19 mortalities have surpassed 600 000. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC.
Novavax Says COVID-19 Vaccine Showed High Efficacy in Phase 3 Trial of Adults
The experimental COVID-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, was found to be highly effective against moderate and severe disease and circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants.
