Leading Risk Factors Associated with Childhood Obesity: A Primer for Practitioners
How do low socioeconomic status and adverse childhood experiences tie into pediatric obesity? Here, an overview for practitioners.
COVID Sequelae and Primary Care: An Interview with Author Samoon Ahmad, MD
The psychiatrist-author of "Coping with COVID-19: The Mental, Medical, and Social Consequences of the Pandemic," talks frankly about the pandemic's long-term impact on American health.
Hospitalization for Hypertensive Crises Doubles in US While Overall Hypertension Control Improves
Hospitalization rates for men with hypertensive crisis were higher vs for women, but odds of death during hospitalization decreased for both sexes between 2004-2014.
Those at Greatest Genetic Risk for Heart Disease May Benefit Most from Cardiovascular Health Recommendations
Following AHA's Life's Simple 7 guidelines can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease despite genetic predisposition, according to new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 31, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
USPSTF: Current Evidence Insufficient to Recommend For or Against Atrial Fibrillation Screening
In a new statement, the USPSTF determined current evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against screening for AF in older patients.
Shingles Vaccination Significantly Reduced Dementia Risk in Large Retrospective Cohort Study
In persons who received both the HZV and Tdap vaccines, a significant 50% reduction in risk of dementia was seen, suggesting a nonspecific underlying association.
Researchers in Japan Propose Criteria for Discontinuing Biologics in Patients with Severe Asthma
A team of researchers published proposed criteria for the discontinuation of biologics for patients with severe asthma that has been controlled.
Sleep Duration May Have Greater Cardiometabolic Impact on Women vs Men
Results of a new study that used early clinical surrogate markers of metabolic disease find women at greater risk related to suboptimal sleep.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 27, 2022
Primary Viewpoints Episode 13: Possible Consequences of a Prolonged COVID-19 Era
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with author and psychiatrist Samoon Ahmad, MD.
PrEP for HIV Prevention: A Guideline Update Topline
The CDC update recommends that clinicians advise all sexually active patients about PrEP and includes a new section on prescribing injectable bimonthly cabotegravir.
Physician Mental Health Care Visits Ticked Up Significantly During First Year of Pandemic
Family physicians and psychiatrists were the specialties with the greatest number of visits, according to study authors.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 26, 2022
Anxiety Elevates Cardiometabolic Risk Over Time in US Men, Suggests New 40-year Study
Anxiety may affect cardiometabolic health earlier in life than previously thought, according to a new long-term study of US middle-aged men.
Samoon Ahmad, MD, Discusses His New Book, "Coping with COVID-19: The Mental, Medical, and Social Consequences of the Pandemic"
Dr Ahmad's book explores in depth the complex long-term consequences of COVID-19 for medicine, mental health, and social conventions.
The End of the HIV Pandemic: Whatever Happened to 90-90-90 by 2020?
Get 90% of all HIV-infected persons diagnosed, get 90% of them on ART, and get 90% of those on ART “undetectable.” Are we there yet?
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 24, 2022
Where are US Youth at Greatest Risk and Why? States Ranked on 6 Key Indicators
The highest percentage of youth without a high school diploma is in New Mexico and the youth poverty rate is highest in DC. More red flag indicators follow.
Mental Disorders Still a Burden on Global Health, According to New Analysis
The prevalence of mental disorders has been rising globally and the conditions today remain a leading cause of disease burden worldwide, found 30-year systemic analysis.
