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Safest US States during COVID-19: Data on Transmission, Positive Testing, Hospitalizations, & More
Which states have the highest vaccination rates? What about the lowest death rate? Results from a recent nationwide comparison on the safest states during COVID-19 shed light.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 3, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
UK: Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccines Effective in Reducing Infections in Older Patients
New real-world data from England suggests that the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in reducing infections among older patients.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 2, 2021
FDA Issues EUA for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is now the third vaccine to receive emergency use authorization in the US.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 1, 2021
Study: Two-thirds of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Attributable to 4 Major Cardiometabolic Conditions
A new modeling study estimates that 64% of US COVID-19 hospitalizations were attributable to at least 1 of 4 pre-existing cardiometabolic conditions.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 26, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Found Effective in Large, “Real World” Study
Results of a new study show that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 92% effective at preventing severe COVID-19 after 2 doses in over half a million study participants.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 7: Antidepressants for Back Pain, Osteoarthritis Pain
Listen to our newest podcast episode where the lead author of a recent meta-analysis shares his findings on the safety and efficacy of antidepressant medications to treat back and osteoarthritis pain.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 25, 2021
FDA: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective
The FDA announced today that Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine was found to be safe and effective against the novel disease.
AAAAI 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting: A First Look
Get a first look at key 8 studies to be presented at the upcoming AAAAI 2021 virtual meeting starting this Friday, February 26, 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 24, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 23, 2021
US COVID-19 mortalities have surpassed 500 000. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
High COVID-19-related Anxiety a Risk Factor for Worsening of Asthma, Quality of Life
In a new survey of patients with severe asthma, COVID-19-related anxiety was found to be a potential risk factor for clinical worsening of disease and decline in quality of life.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 22, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 28 million; global cases have reached 111 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Irregular Sleeping Patterns Linked to Depression, Bad Mood in First-Year Medical Students
Irregular sleeping patterns can increase risk of depression and lower daily mood over the long term, according to a new study of first-year medical students.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 19, 2021
US STI Rates by the Numbers: A Quiz Based on the Latest CDC Data
SAMPLE: Approximately what percentage of the total US population had an STI at a given point in 2018? Plus 6 more questions on STI trends based on the latest CDC data.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 18, 2021
Use of CGM during Early Weeks of COVID-19 Found to Improve Time in Range
A new review of >60 000 patients with diabetes found CGM use during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic improved their time in range.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 17, 2021
Obesity Linked to Over Half of New Type 2 Diabetes Cases in US Annually
New research suggests obesity is responsible for 30%-53% of new type 2 diabetes cases in the US annually.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 16, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 109 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 15, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 108 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Catchup: Top 10 News Briefs
Double-masking found to reduce SARS-CoV-2 spread, FDA decision on antibody cocktail for treatment of COVID-19, and 8 more news briefs summarized for primary care.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 12, 2021
Eosinophilia in Patients with Asthma Found to be Protective against Severe COVID-19
In the first study of its kind, pre-existing eosinophilia was protective from COVID-19-related hospital admission and mortality in patients with asthma.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 11, 2021
