How Effective is the Flu Vaccine: 10 Questions on Patient Misconceptions
Influenza season brings vaccine fear and misconceptions every year. Stay ahead of patients with our quiz on their questions for you.
ESC 2021: The Risk of Young-onset Heart Attack May Go Beyond Family History
Younger adults with myocardial infarction are more likely to be smokers, obese, and have hypertension than their peers, suggests a new study being presented at the ESC Congress 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 24, 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.
Medical Economics Offers Free Bootcamp
Two-day business training filled with tips for physicians.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 23, 2021
Atogepant for Migraine Prevention Meets Primary, Secondary Endpoints
Oral CGRP inhibitor atogepant significantly reduced monthly headache days and improved daily function in adults with 4 to 14 headaches per month.
FDA Fully Approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the first to receive full approval from the FDA.
8 More Ways to Talk to the Vaccine-hesitant
Talking to the COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant folks in your circle can be difficult. These 8 slides offer some new and some tried and true tips on how to approach the topic
FDA Grants Insulin Lispro-aabc Label Expansion for use in Insulin Pumps
The novel prandial insulin formulation from Eli Lilly is now approved for administration via continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion with an insulin pump.
AAFP to FDA: Authorize COVID-19 Vaccination for US Children
AAFP, citing the increased health threat posed by the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, is calling on the FDA to expand current EUA to include patients younger than 12 years.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 20, 2021
NIH: Convalescent Plasma Did Not Prevent Disease Progression in COVID-19 Outpatients
According to a new NIH-funded study, early administration of COVID-19 convalescent plasma in high-risk outpatients did not prevent disease progression.
COVID-19: Even Short Hospitalizations Lead to Long COVID Symptoms, Financial Hardship
COVID-19 patients after just 5 days or less in the hospital report new or worsened symptoms, impaired daily function, and significant financial loss.
COVID-19 Vaccine Performance: What’s Currently Known?
How effective are the 3 authorized COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection? Virus variants? Get updated on the latest evidence in our quick slideshow.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 19, 2021
Empagliflozin FDA-approved for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
The new indication for empagliflozin is to reduce risk of CV death and hospitalization for heart failure in patients with HFrEF,
9 States, 2 Cities Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for all Health Care Workers
Delta variant rising and vaccine immunity possibly on the wane are 2 reasons cited by state governors and city mayors for requiring full vaccination of health care personnel.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 18, 2021
HHS Joint Statement Outlines Official Plan for Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
In a new joint statement, the HHS officially recommends booster shots of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and outlines plan to start rollout this fall.
ACP: Ensure Adult Routine Vaccinations are Up to Date as Flu and COVID Meet Again
The American College of Physicians urges clinicians to make sure adult patients, especially the most vulnerable, are protected against preventable diseases as COVID spreads and flu is imminent.