COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters May be Recommended for Most Americans
Recommendation for a COVID-19 booster for vaccinated Americans could come by Wednesday; some experts say data are too sparse to support the move.
Moderate Exercise Found to Lower All-cause Mortality After Stroke, Particularly in Younger Patients
A new study suggests that walking even 3 or 4 hours a week may reduce long-term mortality from any cause in patients with a history of stroke.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 17, 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.
Nearly 1 in 6 Heart Failure Patients Delay or Avoid Care, Half Cite Financial Reasons
Delaying or forfeiting care for HF significantly increased future health care costs, a finding at odds, say study authors, with the inability to afford regular treatment.
Back to School: Parents, the Pandemic, and the COVID Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination mandates are not popular with parents of school-aged children, but masks for unvaccinated students and teachers are. More on a new KFF survey.
The "Lorna Breen Act" in Short
Click through a short summary of the provisions of the Dr Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.
Moderate Alcohol Intake Associated with Lower Risk of CV Death, Events in Adults with CVD
A recent meta-analysis found that consuming up to 105 g of alcohol a week was associated with lower risks of cardiovascular events and mortality among adults with CVD.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 16, 2021
Seen in the ED: Name this Elbow Injury
A 20-something young man is in the ED after a fall off a scooter while doing tricks. What do you see on the x-ray? What type of injury is it?
Telemedicine vs In-person Care: In Addiction Medicine, Options are Key
COVID-19 has dealt in-person addiction treatment a blow, but the chief medical officer of Groups Recover Together tells a telemedicine success story with a hybrid ending.
High-deductible Health Plans May Negatively Impact Patients with Diabetes, New Review Suggests
Low-income patients with diabetes enrolled in high-deductible health plans used less preventive and primary care services and more emergency visits, suggests new review.
Ask, Don’t Tell: How Motivational Interviewing Can Spark Patient Participation in Health Treatment
Motivational interviewing can significantly help improve the physician-patient relationship. Here, find out 4 key steps to implementing this method in your practice.
Dr Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Passed by Senate in Unanimous Vote
The first-of-its-kind legislation would authorize $35 million for programs aimed at practitioner mental health education and campaigns to support seeking help.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 12, 2021
CDC Encourages Pregnant Individuals to Get COVID-19 Vaccination
The CDC now recommends that pregnant and breastfeeding individuals get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Update: FDA Authorizes mRNA Booster Shot for Immunosuppressed Individuals
Update: The FDA authorized a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose for the immunocompromised to combat emergence of more pathogenic SARS-CoV-2 strains.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of August 11, 2021
Patients on the Vaccine Fence? Threat Reduction May Help, says Syracuse Clinical Psychologist
Your COVID-19-vaccinated patients and the ones "on the fence" share a fear, but of different unknowns. Reduce the threat for the fence sitters, says Afton Kapuscincki, PhD.
8 Questions on Diabetes Drugs for Cardioprotection
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of key findings in landmark studies on the cardioprotective effects of SGLT2i and GLP-1 RAs.
Vaccine Hesitancy Often is Synonymous with Vaccine Confusion: Perspectives from Primary Care
The COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy echoed to this PCP from his multiethnic community is rooted in confusion. He talks about creating clarity, here.
