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COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 10, 2020
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the US? How many people have been tested? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.
Weight Loss Shown to be Strongest Predictor of Type 2 Diabetes Remission
A new research article showed that after 1 year of weight loss intervention, 46% of patients with type 2 diabetes achieved remission.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 9, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
“Social Smoking” Linked to Disproportionately High Risk of Death from Lung Disease, Lung Cancer
New research presented at the virtual European Respiratory Society International Congress showed "social smokers" are more than twice as likely to die of lung disease vs non-smokers.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 8, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 27 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Study: Mindfulness Reduces Stress, Anxiety Among US Health Care Professionals
A new study found that brief mindfulness-based programs can reduce stress and anxiety among US health care professionals.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 3, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 26 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 2, 2020
Upper Respiratory Disorders Symptom Checker: A 5-question Quiz
Some symptoms of COVID-19 overlap with the common cold, flu, and other respiratory diseases. See if you can differentiate between them in these 5 patient scenarios.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 1, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 6 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Telemonitoring May Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Rate by 50% in Patients with Hypertension
A new study found adults with high blood pressure were about half as likely to have serious cardiovascular events after receiving telemonitoring vs those receiving primary care.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 31, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 number nearly 6 million; global cases have surpassed 25 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Revised CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Testing May Exclude Many Who Have Been Exposed to Virus
The revised guidance states asymptomatic persons that have been in close contact with an infected person do not need to be tested for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 28, 2020
Primary Viewpoints Episode 2: Lipid Management in Preventive Cardiology
In episode 2 of Primary Viewpoints, lipidologist and preventive cardiologist Seth Baum, MD, discusses lipid management in preventive cardiology.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 27, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 24 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Do Americans Trust Russia’s “Sputnik V” COVID-19 Vaccine?
Approximately 67% of US adults are wary about trusting Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine without proof, according to a new survey of >30 000 Americans.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 26, 2020
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 25, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 are approaching 24 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
FDA Issues EUA for Convalescent Plasma as Potential COVID-19 Treatment
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 24, 2020
Study: Children Found to be “Silent Spreaders” of SARS-CoV-2
A new study found children infected with COVID-19 have a higher level of the virus in their airways than hospitalized adults.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 21, 2020
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 20, 2020
New Guideline from ACP, AAFP on Treating Acute Musculoskeletal Pain in Adults
The new joint guideline recommends topical NSAIDs as first-line therapy for treating acute pain from non-low back musculoskeletal injuries in adults.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 19, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 22 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
FDA Issues EUA for a New Rapid Saliva COVID-19 Diagnostic Test
The SalivaDirect rapid diagnostic test uses a new method of processing saliva samples when testing for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 17, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 number nearly 5.5 million; global cases have surpassed 21 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
US Adolescent E-cigarette Users at Increased Risk for COVID-19
A new survey found adolescents who have ever used e-cigarettes are 5-times more likely to receive a COVID-19 diagnosis. More results at-a-glance in our new slideshow.
