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Monkeypox: 7 Questions Patients May Ask, Answers to Help Prepare
"What exactly is monkeypox?" "Can I get it through sex?" Are just 2 common questions your patients may ask at their next clinical visit.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 4, 2022
Data from the CDC on US vaccination and booster shot rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
Impact of HPV Vaccination in US is Rising, and Herd Immunity is Getting Stronger, According to New Research
Investigators from CDC warned, however, that HPV vaccinations missed due to the COVID-19 pandemic could stymie this progress.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 3, 2022
Inhaler Education with Teach-to-Goal Methods Improved Technique Among Older Adults with Asthma, COPD
Additional research into tailored metered-dose inhaler education is needed, according to authors of a recent study.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of August 2, 2022
Episode 17: Kidney Outcomes with Tirzepatide in Type 2 Diabetes
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Hiddo Heerspink, PhD, PharmD.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 22, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
US Drug Overdose Deaths 2019-2020: 5 Findings on Striking Health Disparities
Drug overdose deaths increased approximately 30% between 2019 and 2020, likely driven by fentanyl and COVID-19 pandemic, according to new CDC report.
Early Rhythm Control May Not be as Effective in Adults with Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation
Early rhythm control reduced CV complications regardless of AF pattern but for patients with a first AF diagnosis, risks for hospitalization and ACS were higher after early rhythm therapy.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 20, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 19, 2022
Individualized Diet Program Helps Users Lose Weight and Keep it Off, According to New Feasibility Study
With the iDip program, 50% of adults reached the researchers' goal of losing at least 5% body weight and maintained it for 1 year without strict dieting.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 18, 2022
Management of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adults: Guidelines for Primary Care Clinicians
An overview of recommendations from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology for the management of NAFLD in adults.
FDA Authorizes Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults, the First Protein-based Vaccine Available in US
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted in individuals aged ≥18 years.
Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adults: Guidelines for Primary Care
Get an overview of the recent AACE guidelines for diagnosing NAFLD in adults in primary care settings.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 13, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 12, 2022
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Begin Monkeypox Testing to Help Increase Access, Availability
Mayo Clinic Laboratory will use the CDC's orthopoxvirus test and expects to handle up to 10 000 tests per week.
Newer Omicron Subvariants Evade Neutralizing Antibodies from Vaccination and Prior Infection, Says New Research
Findings showed neutralizing antibody responses to BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants were approximately 20-fold lower than to the original WA1/2020 strain.
7 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q2 2022
From type 2 diabetes to chronic yeast infection, we have picked the top 7 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the second quarter.
Monkeypox Testing in the US Set to Double, According to the CDC
Global life sciences company Labcorp began testing for monkeypox using the CDC’s orthopoxvirus test on Wednesday.
COVID-19 Third Leading Cause of Death in America in 2020 and 2021, Shows New Analysis
An analysis of US death certificate data found that COVID-19 was a top 5 cause of death in every age group aged 15 years and older.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of July 6, 2022
Sex, Income, and Obesity Among Factors Related to Discussions of Wearable Devices in Primary Care Settings
Characteristics associated with discussions of wearable devices during primary care visits include female sex, higher income, and obesity, showed new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 30, 2022
FDA Recommends COVID-19 Booster Doses Optimized for Omicron Variant
The FDA recommended on Thursday the inclusion of a SARS-CoV-2 Omicron component in COVID-19 vaccine booster doses.
Episode 16: Impact of Cannabis on Brain Health
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Henry Mahncke, PhD, on the impact of cannabis on cognitive health.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 28, 2022
