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Is the US Pandemic State of Mind Coming to an End?
A new survey reveals Americans’ shifting views on the overall COVID-19 situation, the vaccination process, fears surrounding contracting the virus, and more.
New Study Suggests COVID-19 Public Health Measures Linked to Decline in COPD Hospital Admissions
A new study found public health measures designed to curb COVID-19 transmissions may have fostered a significant side benefit: reduced COPD hospital admissions.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 15, 2021
US COVID-19 mortalities have surpassed 600 000. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC.
Novavax Says COVID-19 Vaccine Showed High Efficacy in Phase 3 Trial of Adults
The experimental COVID-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, was found to be highly effective against moderate and severe disease and circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants.
States Recovering Quickest from COVID-19
As the US gradually recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, some states are progressing faster than others, according to a new survey. Review key rankings in our new slideshow.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 11, 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.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 10, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 9, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 8, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 7, 2021
Youth Tobacco Use in America: An Update
More US teens prefer menthol-flavored e-cigarettes, significant surge in use of disposable e-cigarettes, and additional findings from the 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey, here.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 3, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 2, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of June 1, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 27, 2021
Primary Viewpoints Episode 9: Long COVID: A Review
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Ani Nalbandian, MD.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 26, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 25, 2021
ACC.21: High- and Low-Dose Aspirin Both Effective for Patients with Established Cardiovascular Disease
ACC.21: There was no difference found between high- and low-dose aspirin in terms of effectiveness and safety in patients with established CVD, according to new research.
Updated CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People: Takeaways for Primary Care
The newest CDC guidance greatly reduces situations that require use of masks, distancing, and testing but has raised many questions. Here's help to answer the ones your patients may ask.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 20, 2021
New CDC Study Shows mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines are 94% Effective in Health Care Professionals
The new interim data provides additional evidence that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are effective against symptomatic illness in real-word conditions, the agency said.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 19, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 18, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 17, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 14, 2021
ATS 2021: Tezepelumab Reduces Exacerbations in Oral Corticosteroid-dependent Patients with Severe Asthma
ATS 2021: In a subgroup of oral corticosteroid-dependent patients with severe asthma from the newly released NAVIGATOR study, tezepelumab reduced exacerbations and improved lung function.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 13, 2021
ATS 2021: Severe COPD Exacerbations May be Associated with Increased Mortality Risk
ATS 2021: The risk of morbidity and death in patients with COPD increases among those with moderate exacerbation, and even more so for severe exacerbation, new research suggests.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of May 12, 2021