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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
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
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
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 21, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 17 million; global cases have reached 76 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Vaccination: 9 Questions on the Patient Perspective
SAMPLE: Approximately what percentage of US adults plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine once one becomes available? And 8 more questions on the patient perspective.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 14, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 16 million; global cases have reached 72 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 10, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 69 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Associated with Lower Rate of T2D in Women
A recent study showed women who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had a 30% lower rate of type 2 diabetes vs women who did not.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 9, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 15 million; global cases have reached 68 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Liraglutide Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Obesity in Adolescents
With the updated label, liraglutide is the first FDA-approved therapy for adolescents with obesity in over a decade.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 8, 2020
Every Week of Quarantine Increases Harmful Alcohol Intake in US Binge Drinkers, Survey Finds
A new survey of US adults found that the odds of heavy alcohol intake among binge drinkers increased an extra 19% for every week in quarantine.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 7, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 67 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 4, 2020
Study: Women at Higher Risk vs Men for Heart Failure or Death After First Heart Attack
New research found women face a 20% increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within 5 years after their first heart attack vs men.
