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COVID-19 Update: Global Confirmed Cases as of March 31, 2020
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed globally and nationally? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.
HHS Accepted 31 Million Donated Doses of Potential COVID-19 Treatment
The US Department of Health and Human Services accepted 31 million doses of hydroxychloroquine sulfate and chloroquine phosphate that may help treat COVID-19.
COVID-19 Impact on America’s Mental Health
Almost half of Americans are anxious about contracting COVID-19, suggests a new American Psychiatric Association poll. More results at-a-glance here.
COVID-19 Update: Global Confirmed Cases as of March 30, 2020
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surged past 100 000 in the US. Plus more COVID-19 data you should know about today.
CDC: 4 Clinician Recommendations on Chloroquine Phosphate Misuse for COVID-19
In a recent health advisory, the CDC urged physicians to advise patients on the harms associated with using non-pharmaceutical chloroquine phosphate to prevent COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update: US Now Leads with Most Confirmed Cases
There are now >86 000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US, the largest amount of any nation to date.
FDA Facilitating Expedition of Experimental Plasma Treatment in Serious COVID-19 Cases
The convalescent plasma may contain antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 that will make it easier for infected patients to recover.
COVID-19 Update: Global Confirmed Cases as of March 26, 2020
The latest COVID-19 data on confirmed cases, deaths, and more from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: Global Confirmed Cases as of March 25, 2020
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed worldwide? How many in the US? Find out in this quick update.
Increasing Daily Step Count Shown to Reduce All-Cause Mortality Risk
A new study found that walking approximately 8000 steps a day vs 4000 steps can reduce all-cause mortality by 51%.
Study: Frontline COVID-19 Health Care Workers in China Suffer Psychological Burden
Frontline medical workers dealing with COVID-19 in China have a high risk of developing symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and distress.
FDA Proves Flexible in Ventilator Manufacturing During COVID-19 Pandemic
The guidance allows non-medical device manufacturers to produce ventilator parts, hospitals to use ventilators intended for other environments, and more.
COVID-19 Fact vs Fiction: 9 Myth-busting Answers from the World Health Organization
Fact or fiction? Vaccines against pneumonia can protect against COVID-19. Plus 8 more questions and answers from the World Health Organization.
CDC: 20% of US COVID-19 Hospitalizations Occurred in Young Adults
A review of US patients with COVID-19 showed that 20% of hospitalizations occurred among adults aged 20-44 years.
COVID-19 Pop Quiz: 5 Questions on the Latest News from Patient Care
Refresh your memory of the week's top headlines on the COVID-19 pandemic with our 5-question pop quiz.
New Study Reveals Gastrointestinal Symptoms are Prominent in COVID-19
Digestive symptoms can be added to the list of primary complains associated with COVID-19, a new study from China suggests.
Leading Cardiology Organizations Advise Continuation of ACE Inhibitors, ARBs During COVID-19
A new joint statement from the AHA, HFSA, and ACC urge physicians to continue treatment with ACE-i or ARBs in patients with COVID-19.
Study: Undocumented COVID-19 Cases Fueled Rapid Disease Spread in China
New research from Columbia University showed undocumented cases of COVID-19 were responsible for over two-thirds of documented infections in China.
Mount Sinai Spinoff Creates Coronavirus Virtual Toolkit for Hospitals
Rx.Health is creating a digital toolkit for hospitals to aid in easier screening and virtual care for COVID-19.
Coronavirus Update: FDA Takes 2 Significant Actions in Aggressive Fight Against COVID-19
In a press release today, the FDA announced 2 significant actions it is taking to combat the widespread coronavirus outbreak.
Empagliflozin Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Treatment of Kidney Disease
FDA Fast Track designation is to investigate whether the diabetes medication can also reduce kidney disease progression.
Coronavirus: Answers to Common Patient Questions
How many people have died from coronavirus? How is coronavirus spread? The CDC suggests answers to these and other common questions patients may be asking.
Childhood Obesity: 5 Key Research Updates for Primary Care
The strongest evidence to date found that fast food alone leads to childhood obesity, adolescent obesity linked to midlife cancer, and 3 more key updates.
USPSTF: Screen All Adults, Young and Old, for Hepatitis C
All adults starting at age 18 should be screened for hepatitis C, according to newly released recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Best and Worst States for Vaccination in the US
From influenza to herpes zoster, which states ranked the best for vaccination? And which ones did not? Find out in this quick slideshow.
Sugary Beverage Consumption Linked to Abnormal Lipid Levels
Drinking 12 oz/day of sugary drinks a day can lower good cholesterol levels and increase triglyceride levels, according to a new prospective study.
NIH: First US Study of New COVID-19 Treatment Begins in Humans
The first clinical trial in the US to evaluate an experimental treatment for coronavirus disease in humans is now underway at the University of Nebraska.
First Oral Non-Statin LDL-C Lowering Drug Approved in 2 Decades
Bempedoic acid is the first oral, once-daily, non-statin cholesterol lowering medication to receive FDA approval since 2002.
Study: Improving Hand Hygiene in Airports May Slow Disease Spread
Increasing the prevalence of hand hygiene in all airports worldwide by just 10% could slow disease spread by nearly 24%, a recent study found.
AHA: Americans are Living Longer, But in Poor Health
Americans are living longer but not healthier, prompting the American Heart Association to release ambitious 2030 Impact Goals.