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FDA Approves Novel Treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Adults
The approval represents the first new treatment for generalized systemic lupus erythematosus in over a decade.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 2, 2021
Data from the CDC on the Delta variant and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
COVID-19 Pandemic Took a Huge Toll on Physician Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has sorely challenged the emotional well being of all healthcare providers. Here, a look back is followed by a guide to moving forward.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 22, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.
States Recovering Quickest from COVID-19: An Update
Which state has the highest share of population fully vaccinated? What about the lowest mortality rate? An updated analysis has the answers and more.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 21, 2021
Role of Primary Care in Poststroke Care: 6 Takeaways from New AHA/ASA Scientific Statement
In a new scientific statement, the AHA/ASA recommends that the first poststroke visit should occur earlier in primary care. Details plus 5 more key points primary care physicians should know.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 20, 2021
Early estimates from the CDC suggest the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant makes up 61.7% of COVID-19 cases. Plus more updates on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, and vaccinations.
New Study Casts More Doubt on Negative Link Between Coffee Intake and Risk of Arrhythmia
Regular coffee consumption was associated with a 3% lower risk of incident arrhythmia, a large study of UK adults found.
NIH Clinical Trial Examines Mixed COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses
The NIH has initiated a phase 1/2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedules with a booster dose.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 19, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 16, 2021
Achieving A1c Levels Below 7% Early May be Predictive of Long-term Glycemic Control in Patients with T2D
Early attainment of an A1c level below 7% was predictive of long-term glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes starting second-line glucose-lowering therapy in a new analysis.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 15, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 14, 2021
CDC: mRNA Vaccines Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection by 91%
The recent CDC analysis is also one of the first to demonstrate that mRNA vaccines can benefit people who get COVID-19 despite being fully or partially vaccinated.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 13, 2021
Flu Vaccine May Reduce Some of the Severe Effects of COVID-19, New Study Finds
In the largest study of its kind, patients with COVID-19 who did not receive flu vaccine were significantly more likely to visit the emergency department and to have a stroke, among other severe effects.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 12, 2021
Study: Statins Reduce CVD, Mortality in Low-risk Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
A recent study found that the use of statins in patients with newly diagnosed T2D reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease and death, particularly among older patients.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 9, 2021
6 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q2 2021
From obesity to pneumococcal disease, we have picked the top 6 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the second quarter.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 8, 2021
Global confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 have surpassed 4 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 10: Weight Bias in Health Care: What Needs to be Done?
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with obesity specialist, Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 7, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of July 6, 2021
Which US states have the highest proportion of COVID-19 cases attributed to the Delta variant? Answer plus more data from the CDC and the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Fourth of July 2021: What are Americans Planning?
Two new surveys reveal how American’s are planning to celebrate this Fourth of July, including travel, spending, COVID-19 concerns, and more.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of July 1, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 30, 2021
ADA 2021: Baseline Insulin Use May not Impact Benefits of Finerenone in Patients with CKD, T2D
ADA 2021. A subgroup analysis of the FIDELIO-DKD trial showed that finerenone use was beneficial regardless of baseline insulin use among patients with T2D and CKD.
