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AAAAI 2021: Asthma Not an Independent Predictor of Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
Recent research presented at AAAAI 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting suggests asthma is not an independent risk factor for severe COVID-19 or hospitalization.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 5, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Increase in Abdominal Fat Linked to Greater Heart Disease Risk in Menopause
A new study suggests that women who experience an accelerated accumulation of abdominal fat during menopause are at greater risk of heart disease, even if their weight stays steady.
Semaglutide Associated with Substantial Weight Loss in Patients with Obesity
More than half of adults with obesity who received once-weekly semaglutide lost 15% of body weight, according to the recently published STEP 1 study.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 4, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 115 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Safest US States during COVID-19: Data on Transmission, Positive Testing, Hospitalizations, & More
Which states have the highest vaccination rates? What about the lowest death rate? Results from a recent nationwide comparison on the safest states during COVID-19 shed light.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 3, 2021
UK: Pfizer, AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccines Effective in Reducing Infections in Older Patients
New real-world data from England suggests that the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in reducing infections among older patients.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 2, 2021
FDA Issues EUA for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is now the third vaccine to receive emergency use authorization in the US.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 1, 2021
Study: Two-thirds of COVID-19 Hospitalizations Attributable to 4 Major Cardiometabolic Conditions
A new modeling study estimates that 64% of US COVID-19 hospitalizations were attributable to at least 1 of 4 pre-existing cardiometabolic conditions.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 26, 2021
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Found Effective in Large, “Real World” Study
Results of a new study show that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 92% effective at preventing severe COVID-19 after 2 doses in over half a million study participants.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 7: Antidepressants for Back Pain, Osteoarthritis Pain
Listen to our newest podcast episode where the lead author of a recent meta-analysis shares his findings on the safety and efficacy of antidepressant medications to treat back and osteoarthritis pain.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 25, 2021
FDA: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective
The FDA announced today that Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine was found to be safe and effective against the novel disease.
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
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.
