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
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.
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.
Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment: A Guideline Topline
The American Academy of Neurology recently issued a guideline on oral and topical treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy. Here, a concise summary for clinicians.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 21, 2022
HHS Will Award $103 Million to Reduce Burnout in Health Care Workforce
Funds will be used to develop institutional and community programs that target high stress health care work environments, already strained before the pandemic.
Two-thirds of Americans with Mental Illness Support Use of Psychedelics, Survey Finds
Americans with anxiety, depression, and PTSD would be willing to try ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA if they worked better than traditional medications, a Harris Poll finds.
CDC: More Than 1 in 5 US Adults are Not Physically Active Enough
Updated state maps released today by the CDC show physical inactivity in the US differs by state, region, race, and ethnicity.
Blood Glucose Down, Insulin Sensitivity Up with 10 Minutes of Moderate-intensity Stair Stepping
Glucose and insulin levels decreased after just 3 minutes of the moderate-intensity exercise, a promising finding for those with type 2 diabetes, say authors of a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 19, 2022
CHD Prevalence in US Shows No Significant Change, According to BRFSS Analysis
Coronary heart disease prevalence in the US between 2011 and 2018 saw a statistically insignificant change, from 6.2% to 6.0%, respectively.
“Nocebo” Effect Accounted for Nearly Two-thirds of COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events in New Analysis
Findings highlight the importance of educating the public about the potential for nocebo responses to help reduce worries about COVID-19 vaccination.
Overweight and Obesity: One Expert's 3 Wishes for the Future of Patient Care
Donna Ryan, MD, wishes for universal understanding of obesity as a serious chronic disease, for a start. Her other wishes are equally ambitious.
8 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q4 2021
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for conditions treated in primary care. Are you up-to-date? Click through to find out.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 18, 2022
