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Black Women with HIV at Highest Risk for Premature Mortality a 21-year Study Finds
IDWeek 2021: Despite declining mortality rates among patients with HIV in the past 2 decades, a new study finds significant disparities in gender and race.
COVID-19 vs Influenza: A 7-question Quiz on Similarities and Differences
COVID-19 and influenza share a number of similarities but have key differences. Knowing how they differ will be the key to diagnosis this flu season. Get quizzed!
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 30, 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.
Health Care Workers Likely to Recommend COVID-19 Vaccine to Patients Based on Safety Messaging, Survey Finds
Survey authors said findings merit further research into how to increase health care workers' confidence in discussing and recommending COVID-19 vaccines with patients.
Obesity May Put Children Hospitalized with COVID-19 at Higher Risk for Severe Disease, Suggests New Study
IDWeek 2021: Obesity prevention and vaccination efforts may help prevent COVID-19-related morbidity in pediatric COVID-19 patients with obesity, noted authors of a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 29, 2021
Low Prevalence of COVID-19 and Flu Coinfection Found in Real-world Cohort Study
Coinfection with influenza virus among COVID-19 patients was found to be rare in a new study presented at IDWeek 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 28, 2021
HCV Cure is Possible in Young Drug Users, Suggests New Research Being Presented at IDWeek 2021
IDWeek 2021: Young people who inject drugs can be cured of hepatitis C virus infection, according to 2 new studies.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 27, 2021
Study: Safety Data on HPV Vaccine Improving, but More Parents Still Concerned
A new analysis showed a near 78% increase in citing safety concerns among parents with HPV vaccine hesitancy, contrary to no observed changes in serious adverse event reporting.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 24, 2021
Drug & Alcohol Use Among Young Adults: 2020 Monitoring the Future Survey Results
The annual NIH-supported survey revealed changing substance use trends among college students and college-aged adults. Find key results for primary care in our quick slideshow.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 23, 2021
Remdesivir May Significantly Reduce Risk of Hospitalization in High-risk COVID-19 Patients, Suggests New Study
Findings from a phase 3 clinical trial showed remdesivir reduced the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalizations by 87% in high-risk patients, the drug's manufacturer announced.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 22, 2021
AHA: Metabolic Surgery, Medication Effective for Management of Obesity-related Hypertension
A new AHA scientific statement suggests metabolic surgery and weight-loss medications may reduce the long-term effects of obesity-related hypertension.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 21, 2021
Work Environment May Trigger Asthma in Some Employees, New Research Suggests
A variety of exposures in the work environment can cause asthma in some employees, according to new research presented at ERS Virtual International Congress 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 20, 2021
CDC: Moderna Vaccine Shows Highest Efficacy Against Hospitalizations in Healthy Adults
In a new analysis of adults without immunocompromising conditions, vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization was higher for Moderna than Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.
Study: Opioid Overdose Death Rate Climbed Nearly 40% among Black Americans
New research shows opioid overdose death rates increased among Black Americans between 2018 and 2019, despite having leveled off in other ethnic/racial groups.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 17, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 16, 2021
Mental Health in America: Which States are Happiest?
What state has the lowest suicide rate? Which one has the highest share of adult depression? Find the answers and more insights from a nationwide analysis, here.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 15, 2021
Primary Viewpoints Episode 11: AAFP President-elect Discusses Greatest Concerns about Upcoming Flu Season
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with incoming AAFP president Sterling Ransone, MD.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 13, 2021
Study: Younger Cannabis Users Nearly Twice as Likely to Report Heart Attack
New research suggests frequent cannabis use can raise the risk of myocardial infarction in adults younger than 45 years.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of September 10, 2021