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Influenza, Pneumococcal Disease, and COVID-19: What do Americans Think?
A new survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases found key insights into what Americans believe about flu, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19.
AHA: More Clinical Education Needed on Appropriate Care for LGBTQ Patients
Cardiovascular health should be routinely assessed and addressed in LGBTQ adults, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 13, 2020
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 October 12, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 37 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
7 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q3 2020
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for conditions treated in primary care. Are you up-to-date? Click through to find out.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 9, 2020
COVID-19: Mental Illness Associated with Increased Mortality in Hospitalized Patients
A psychiatric diagnosis for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is associated with a significantly increased risk for death, suggests a recent study.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 8, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 36 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 October 7, 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.
DPP-4 Inhibitor Found to Boost Survival in T2D Patients with COVID-19
According to a new study, adults with T2D who were hospitalized with COVID-19 in northern Italy had a lower mortality rate when treated with sitagliptin.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 6, 2020
Study: Antibiotic Prescription Durations for Common Infections Often Exceed Guidelines
Over half of antibiotic courses in a new study exceeded guideline-recommended minimum effective durations, translating to >54 million potentially excessive days.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 5, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 35 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
FDA Grants AstraZeneca’s Dapagliflozin Breakthrough Therapy Designation for CKD
The FDA has granted dapagliflozin (Farxiga) breakthrough therapy designation for patients with chronic kidney disease.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 2, 2020
New Study Found HPV Vaccine Effective Against Cervical Cancer
Women who received the HPV vaccine before age 17 reduced their risk of cervical cancer by 88% compared to unvaccinated women, new study found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 1, 2020
Primary Viewpoints Episode 3: The Challenges of Hypertension Management
In episode 3 of Primary Viewpoints, Brigham and Women's hypertension expert Naomi Deirdre Fisher, MD, discusses the challenges of hypertension management in primary care.
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Group of Rare Blood Disorders in Over 10 Years
Mepolizumab (Nucala) received a new indication for the treatment of hypereosinophilic syndrome in patients aged ≥12 years.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 30, 2020
Navigating the “Perfect Storm”: A COVID-19 Flu Season
The possibility of a flu season wrapped in a global pandemic may have health care professionals especially worried this year.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 29, 2020
Global COVID-19 mortalities have passed 1 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 September 28, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 7 million; global cases have reached 33 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 September 25, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 32 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Pandemic-related “Sexual Distancing,” Declines in Testing Cause Drop in Reported STDs
Sexually distancing and declines in STD testing due to COVID-19 may have caused the recent decline in reported cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia in the US.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 24, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 number nearly 7 million; global recoveries have surpassed 22 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 September 23, 2020
CDC: Adult Obesity Rising, Racial and Ethnic Disparities Still Exist
New CDC data show 12 states had an adult obesity prevalence of ≥35% in 2019 compared to 9 states in 2018 and 6 states in 2017.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 22, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 31 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 21, 2020
