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COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 15, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
New Evidence Reveals Most Common Long-term COVID-19 Symptoms among Health Care Workers
Fatigue was among the most common symptoms that health care workers in Sweden reported 8 months after mild COVID-19 infection, according to a new research letter.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 14, 2021
Single Injection of Monoclonal Antibodies Reduces Risk of Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection
A single injection of casirivimab and imdevimab reduced the risk for symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection by 81% among household contacts of infected persons, according to new phase 3 study results.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 13, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 12, 2021
A Year of COVID-19: New Wave of Health Concerns among Americans
Undesired weight changes and rising alcohol intake are a few issues facing adults due to prolonged pandemic-related stress, the latest American Psychological Association Stress in America™ poll reveals.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 9, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 134 million. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
Lifestyle Counseling in Primary Care Setting May Reduce Incidence of T2D in High-risk Patients
A recent study showed lifestyle counseling in primary care was effective in preventing type 2 diabetes in long-term follow-up.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 8, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 7, 2021
Best and Worst US Cities for Patients with Seasonal Allergies
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recently released its annual Allergy Capitals™ report. Which cities are most challenging for patients with seasonal allergies?
COVID-19 Death Rates Far Higher for Black Women vs Men in Other Racial Groups, Suggest Harvard Researchers
Black women in the US are dying from COVID-19 at a higher rate than every other sex and racial group, except Black men, according to a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 6, 2021
New Collaborative Care Model May Improve Mental Health Needs of Primary Care Patients
Developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the model uses a referral management system to support primary care patients with mental health needs.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 8: New Drugs Approved for Primary Care
Which FDA-approved drugs from the first quarter of 2021 should primary care physicians know about? Listen to our newest podcast episode to find out.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 5, 2021
FDA Increased the Maximum Doses per Vial for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
In an April 1, 2021 statement, the FDA announced the authorization of a new multi-dose vial of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine that contains up to 15 doses.
Healthiest and Unhealthiest Cities in America
WalletHub recently compared the most populated US cities to see which ones prioritize residents’ well-being. Find out which areas ranked healthiest and unhealthiest.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 2, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 1, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of March 31, 2021
6 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q1 2021
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for primary care. Which ones should you know about?
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Vaccinations as of March 30, 2021
COVID-19: Bamlanivimab-Etesevimab Antibody Cocktail Reduces Risk of Hospitalization, Death
New data suggests that the antibody cocktail, bamlanivimab plus etesevimab, reduces the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalizations and death by 87% in high-risk COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 29, 2021
Flu Vaccine Shown to Reduce Mortality, CV Events in Adults with CVD
Influenza vaccination is associated with lower risk for all-cause and cardiovascular death in patients with CVD vs no vaccination, a new meta-analysis found.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 26, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 30 million; global cases have reached 125 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Persons: Part 2
In part 2 of our series on the CDC guidance, find questions you may be asked by patients about quarantine and testing, and the answers to help prepare.
New Consensus Document Highlights Which Exercises are Best to Lower Blood Pressure
The new consensus document is the first to offer personalized advice on the most effective exercises to lower blood pressure based on a patient's current blood pressure level.
