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New Findings Suggest Need for Sex-specific Strategies to Prevent Heart Attacks in Young Adults
Seven risk factors accounted for 85% of the risk of first acute myocardial infarction in young adults in a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 4, 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.
When Does Cannabis Use Become Addictive? Expert Explains How to Help Patients Navigate This Grey Area
As more states legalize cannabis for recreational purposes, it is critical for clinicians to help patients safely navigate its use.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 3, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 2, 2022
Study: Investigational RSV Vaccine Elicited Neutralizing Antibody Responses in Pregnant Women
Results from a phase 2b trial showed that a bivalent RSV prefusion F protein-based vaccine was safe and led to higher neutralizing antibody responses in pregnant women.
Novel Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec Found Superior vs Insulin Degludec in Reducing HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes
The ONWARDS 2 trial achieved its primary endpoint of demonstrating non-inferiority in reducing HbA1c at week 26 with insulin icodec vs insulin degludec.
Talking Cannabis & Brain Health: Why One Expert Says Not to Condemn Use
When talking to younger cannabis users, Henry Mahncke, PhD, says it is important to first understand the underlying causes of use before counseling against it.
Moderna Announces Filing for Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Under Age 6 Years
The biotechnology company said on Thursday that similar requests are underway with international regulatory authorities.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 27, 2022
Study: State Laws Intended to Reduce Opioid Prescribing had Little Impact on Prescribing Practices
Study addresses the concern that state opioid prescription laws may lead to some chronic pain patients missing out on critical pain treatment.
7 Questions on Latest US STD Trends
SAMPLE: Between 2019 and 2020, the rate of reported gonorrhea increased 10%. True or false? Plus, 6 more questions based on the CDC’s 2020 STD Surveillance Report.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 21, 2022
Newly Developed Polygenic Risk Scores May Assist Decision-making in Primary Care
Researchers developed polygenic risk scores for 6 common diseases and informational resources to help primary care physicians incorporate them into clinical practice.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 20, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 19, 2022
Suicide Higher Among Physicians than General Population, According to New Research
Researchers in Spain found that suicide was higher among physicians than the general population and affected female physicians significantly more.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 18, 2022
FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Using Breath Samples
The FDA recently announced it had issued an emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test that detects chemical compounds in breath samples associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 14, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 13, 2022
Study: “Detrimental” Effects of Obesity on Risk of Heart Failure Greatest Among Women Who Experience Late Menopause
Obesity significantly increased the risk of heart failure among women who experienced menopause at age ≥55 years in a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 12, 2022
CDC: STDs Continued to Rise during Pandemic, Likely to Keep Increasing in 2021
Cases of gonorrhea, syphilis, and congenital syphilis in 2020 surpassed 2019 levels in the US, according to the CDC's 2020 STD Surveillance Report.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 11, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 8, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 7, 2022
7 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q1 2022
Another new COVID-19 vaccine, the first and only once-daily amphetamine transdermal patch approved for the treatment of ADHD, and 5 more.
Patient Education via Mobile Apps: 5 Clinical Considerations
To recommend, or not recommend: that is the question clinicians may ponder when considering education-focused apps for patients. Here, 5 points to help decide.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 5, 2022
