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Study: Metabolic Surgery May be Cure for Type 2 Diabetes
Compared to medication and lifestyle changes, metabolic surgery is more effective in the long-term control of severe T2D, a new study found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 26, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Merck Says it Will Stop Development of COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates
Merck announced today that it will halt development of its COVID-19 vaccine candidates, citing inadequate immune responses to the vaccines.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 25, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 25 million; global cases have reached 99 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 22, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 97 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Found Effective Against UK Variant
Results from a new study confirm that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine works against the fast-spreading UK variant of SARS-CoV-2.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 21, 2021
Alcohol Intake Rising among US Adults with Anxiety, Depression during COVID-19
Adults with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic vs those without mental health issues, a new study found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 20, 2021
Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Still Face Cardiovascular Challenges after Discharge, Study Finds
New research from the United Kingdom found that COVID-19 patients discharged from the hospital still face a heightened risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiovascular event.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 19, 2021
MJH Hosts Free Webinar on Emerging COVID-19 Variants
A trio of experts will discuss the emerging COVID-19 variants B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 in a free, one-hour live webinar event.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 18, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 95 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Study: One Alcoholic Drink a Day Linked to Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
People who regularly consume just 1 alcoholic drink a day are at a 16% increased risk of atrial fibrillation compared to those who do not drink alcohol at all, a new study found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 15, 2021
Global COVID-19 mortalities have passed 2 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
NHLBI Updates Guidance for Asthma Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment
The NHLBI recently updated recommendations in 6 key areas of asthma diagnosis, management, and treatment, marking the first update of the guidance in over 10 years.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 14, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 23 million; global cases have reached 92 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 13, 2021
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 12, 2021
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 11, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 22 million; global cases have reached 90 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 8, 2021
Top Content 2020: COVID-19
A quiz on American misperceptions, a review of treatment guidelines, and news briefs topped the popular content on COVID-19 on Patient Care in 2020.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 7, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 21 million; global cases have reached 87 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 6, 2021
FDA Warns Health Care Professionals Against Changes to Authorized Dosing Schedules of COVID-19 Vaccines
FDA officials recommend all health care professionals should continue to administer 2 full doses of the 2 COVID-19 vaccines currently available.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 5, 2021
Coronavirus Variant Hits US, Threatening Further Strain on Overburdened Health Care Systems
A contagious variant of COVID-19, first reported in the UK, was recently identified in 3 US states as cases continue to rise across the country.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 4, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 20 million; global cases have reached 85 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 23, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 78 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 22, 2020