November 22nd 2024
At least 1 accurate UTI symptom was found on most of the 331 websites reviewed, but nearly all (80%) included at least 1 inaccurate or misleading one.
November 20th 2024
The recommendations from WikiGuidelines are the first for UTI prevention, diagnosis, and management in over a decade.
Analysis of surveillance data revealed a decline in use of antiviral medications for children hospitalized with influenza and prevalent underprescribing in outpatient settings.
November 13th 2024
More than 2.4 million STIs were reported in the US in 2023 — a 1.8% decrease from 2022, according to the CDC's annual STI report.
November 12th 2024
The FDA cleared Novavax to start enrolling the planned phase 3 trial after a safety concern was found to be unrelated to the combination vaccine.
Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease — Individualizing Vaccine Recommendations in Adolescent Populations
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Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
FDA: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective
The FDA announced today that Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine was found to be safe and effective against the novel disease.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 24, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 23, 2021
US COVID-19 mortalities have surpassed 500 000. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
High COVID-19-related Anxiety a Risk Factor for Worsening of Asthma, Quality of Life
In a new survey of patients with severe asthma, COVID-19-related anxiety was found to be a potential risk factor for clinical worsening of disease and decline in quality of life.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 22, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 28 million; global cases have reached 111 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 19, 2021
US STI Rates by the Numbers: A Quiz Based on the Latest CDC Data
SAMPLE: Approximately what percentage of the total US population had an STI at a given point in 2018? Plus 6 more questions on STI trends based on the latest CDC data.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 18, 2021
Use of CGM during Early Weeks of COVID-19 Found to Improve Time in Range
A new review of >60 000 patients with diabetes found CGM use during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic improved their time in range.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 17, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 16, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 109 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 15, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 108 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Catchup: Top 10 News Briefs
Double-masking found to reduce SARS-CoV-2 spread, FDA decision on antibody cocktail for treatment of COVID-19, and 8 more news briefs summarized for primary care.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 12, 2021
Eosinophilia in Patients with Asthma Found to be Protective against Severe COVID-19
In the first study of its kind, pre-existing eosinophilia was protective from COVID-19-related hospital admission and mortality in patients with asthma.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 11, 2021
FDA Issues EUA for Monoclonal Antibody “Cocktail” for Treatment of COVID-19
The FDA issued an EUA to Eli Lilly and Company for bamlanivimab and etesevimab administered together for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 10, 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic State Death Rates: Highest, Lowest
In the state with the highest COVID-19 death rate, 1 in every 406 residents has died; in the state with the lowest rate, the number is 1 in every 3436. Which states are they?
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 9, 2021
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 8, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 106 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Racial Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination: Data from 23 States
Kaiser Family Foundation: New data from 23 states show consistently smaller shares of vaccination among Blacks vs Whites based on share of cases and deaths and of total population.
Johnson & Johnson Submits EUA for its Single-Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
The submission is based on data from the phase 3 ENSEMBLE clinical trial that showed the investigational single-dose vaccine met all primary and key secondary endpoints.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 5, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 105 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Pfizer, Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccines to be Studied in Alternating Doses
Oxford researchers will evaluate the interchangeability of the vaccines, the impact of different dosing intervals, and the potential for enhanced immune response.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 4, 2021
AstraZeneca, University of Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Effective for Disease Prevention, Reducing Spread
A new primary analysis found that the AstraZeneca and University of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective at preventing infection and reducing transmission.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 3, 2021
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 2, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 103 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of February 1, 2021