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AAAAI 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting: A First Look
Get a first look at key 8 studies to be presented at the upcoming AAAAI 2021 virtual meeting starting this Friday, February 26, 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 24, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 23, 2021
US COVID-19 mortalities have surpassed 500 000. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
High COVID-19-related Anxiety a Risk Factor for Worsening of Asthma, Quality of Life
In a new survey of patients with severe asthma, COVID-19-related anxiety was found to be a potential risk factor for clinical worsening of disease and decline in quality of life.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 22, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 28 million; global cases have reached 111 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Irregular Sleeping Patterns Linked to Depression, Bad Mood in First-Year Medical Students
Irregular sleeping patterns can increase risk of depression and lower daily mood over the long term, according to a new study of first-year medical students.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 19, 2021
US STI Rates by the Numbers: A Quiz Based on the Latest CDC Data
SAMPLE: Approximately what percentage of the total US population had an STI at a given point in 2018? Plus 6 more questions on STI trends based on the latest CDC data.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 18, 2021
Use of CGM during Early Weeks of COVID-19 Found to Improve Time in Range
A new review of >60 000 patients with diabetes found CGM use during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic improved their time in range.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 17, 2021
Obesity Linked to Over Half of New Type 2 Diabetes Cases in US Annually
New research suggests obesity is responsible for 30%-53% of new type 2 diabetes cases in the US annually.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 16, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 109 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 15, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 108 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Catchup: Top 10 News Briefs
Double-masking found to reduce SARS-CoV-2 spread, FDA decision on antibody cocktail for treatment of COVID-19, and 8 more news briefs summarized for primary care.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 12, 2021
Eosinophilia in Patients with Asthma Found to be Protective against Severe COVID-19
In the first study of its kind, pre-existing eosinophilia was protective from COVID-19-related hospital admission and mortality in patients with asthma.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 11, 2021
FDA Issues EUA for Monoclonal Antibody “Cocktail” for Treatment of COVID-19
The FDA issued an EUA to Eli Lilly and Company for bamlanivimab and etesevimab administered together for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 10, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 9, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 8, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 106 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Johnson & Johnson Submits EUA for its Single-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
The submission is based on data from the phase 3 ENSEMBLE clinical trial that showed the investigational single-dose vaccine met all primary and key secondary endpoints.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 5, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 105 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 February 4, 2021
AstraZeneca, University of Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Effective for Disease Prevention, Reducing Spread
A new primary analysis found that the AstraZeneca and University of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective at preventing infection and reducing transmission.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 3, 2021
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 2, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 103 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 February 1, 2021
“Normal” Life vs Vaccine Fear: What Americans Want Most
Will desire to return to “normal” life propel patients to get a COVID-19 vaccine? What do they think about efforts to contain transmission? Answers and more insights here.
