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Study: Adherence to Blood Pressure Drugs Improves Survival in Frail Seniors
Taking blood pressure medication as prescribed may help even the frailest elderly patients live longer, according to a new study.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 12, 2020
Get the latest data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more with our daily COVID-19 update.
COVID-19 Update: Surge across 14 US States
Over 2 million cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the US, with 14 states recording their highest 7-day average of new COVID-19 infections.
Patients Fear Losing Trusted Primary Care Physicians
A new survey reports that 83% of patients would be distressed if they lost this trusted relationship. As COVID-19 cases surge and practices close, patients are uneasy about even more.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 9, 2020
The latest COVID-19 data on confirmed cases, recoveries, and more from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Lancet, NEJM Retract COVID-19 Studies After Surgisphere Fallout
The Lancet and NEJM recently retracted 2 studies after questions arose regarding the validity of the data used as the basis of the studies.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 8, 2020
Inhaler Misuse in COPD Patients: An 8-question Quiz
What factors influence proper inhaler technique among persons with COPD? A recent study found out--and this quick quiz tests your assumptions.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 5, 2020
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the US? How many people have been tested? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 4, 2020
Obesity in the US: State by State
From highest percentage of obese children to lowest percentage of adults with high cholesterol, see how obesity hits home state by state in our new slideshow.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 3, 2020
New AI Tool in Development for Quicker COVID-19 Diagnosis
The novel AI tool can help frontline health care workers quickly distinguish between COVID-19 pneumonia and non-COVID-19 as they deal with the rising number of patients.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 2, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of June 1, 2020
First Human Test of a Potential COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Begins
Eli Lilly announced that the first patients have been dosed in a phase 1 study of a novel COVID-19 antibody treatment.
Phase III Clinical Trial Underway of Actemra/RoActemra Plus Remdesivir to Treat Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
Roche announced the start of the REMDACTA study to evaluate tocilizumab plus remdesivir in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 28, 2020
There are now >100 000 COVID-19-related deaths in the US. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
Drug Use in the US: 2020 Problem States
Where is teen drug use highest? Which states have the lowest percentage of adult drug users? Answers plus more drug use stats in our new slideshow.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 27, 2020
Machine Learning Being Used to Predict Heart Damage in COVID-19 Patients
Johns Hopkins researchers received a grant to use machine learning to detect COVID-19 patients who are at risk of adverse cardiac events.
COVID-19 May News Roundup: 6 Snapshots of Coverage Published on Patient Care Online
The first standalone at-home sample collection kit received FDA approval, new research shows children are not spared from COVID-19 risk, and 4 more snapshots of key pandemic coverage from May.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 22, 2020
Phase I Trial Results Show Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Produces Immune Response
Early data released by the drug maker Moderna showed that their candidate vaccine for COVID-19 generates an immune response like the response seen in COVID-19 survivors.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 21, 2020
PCPs Report Status as Lockdown Lifts: Results from a National Primary Care Survey
Worry is mounting among PCPs about what’s coming after the initial COVID-19 pandemic wave, suggest results from week 8 of the Primary Care Collaborative’s Primary Care & COVID-19 Survey.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of May 19, 2020
COVID-19: First Standalone At-home Sample Collection Kit Receives FDA Approval
The Everlywell COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit is the only authorized at-home sample collection kit for use with multiple authorized diagnostic tests.