COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 18, 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.
CGM-derived Time in Range Found Similar to A1c for Predicting Microvascular Complications in T2D
Use of continuous glucose monitoring to assess time in target glucose range in T2D patients was evaluated in a systematic literature review covering ~14 000 participants.
At-home STD Tests in California Must be Covered by Insurance, says New Law
California on Jan 1 became the first state to require insurance coverage for at-home testing for sexually transmitted infections; it isn't smooth sailing, yet.
Less than 1 in 5 US Adults Meeting Heart Health Goals, According to AHA Scientific Statement
Available therapies combined with new approaches that address social determinants of health and other barriers to care can help, suggests new statement.
COVID-19 is a Cruel Reminder that Obesity IS a Disease, says Thought Leader Donna Ryan, MD
VIDEO Interview: The COVID-19 pandemic has closed what discussion remained about the status of obesity as a disease, according to obesity expert Donna Ryan, MD.
Obesity Expert Highlights 2021 Research Success, Looks to 2022 and Beyond
WATCH: The FDA approval of semaglutide 2.4 mg for adults with obesity was "by far the big event in 2021," said Donna Ryan, MD. More from our look back/look ahead interview, here.
Overweight, Obesity May Lead to More UK Hospitalizations than Previously Estimated
Using Mendelian randomization, a new study found in particular that waist-hip ratio may be a more important predictor of hospitalization than BMI.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 14, 2022
Seen in the ED: Positive Blood Culture
A man in his mid-60s presents after 1 month of intermittent fevers; recent blood cultures were positive for oral flora. Follow the ED course--can you make the diagnosis?
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 13, 2022
Top 10 Diets for 2022: US News & World Report Rankings
US News and World Report released its annual “Best Diets” rankings for 2022. Out of 40 of the most popular diets ranked by health experts, these 10 came out on top.
COVID-19 Home Test Cost Must be Covered by Insurance Companies, Group Health Plans
Up to 8 home tests per individual per month will be covered up-front by payers without a physician's prescription and not subject to any cost-sharing requirements.
Dementia, Falls Screening in Older Adults Increased in Primary Care with Clinician Education, EHR Enhancement
Screening of older adults for falls and cognitive impairment should be routine in primary care; a recent study highlights an intervention that could help.
Seen in the ED: Generalized Weakness
Persistent generalized weakness and decreased oral intake bring a man in his early 60s with hx of thyroid cancer to the ED. Do ECG and labs suggest a diagnosis?
7 COVID-19 Home Test Kits Ranked by Usability
Seven at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, all available online or at retail, are ranked for dexterity required, instruction legibility, and other features you may need to parse for your patients.
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots: Questions Patients May Ask, Answers to Help Physicians Prepare
“Do booster shots use the same ingredients as existing vaccines?” is just 1 question you may be asked as patients get a booster shot. Prepare yourself with these updated CDC answers.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of January 11, 2022
Non-COVID-19 Vaccines Could Help Reduce the Burden of Pandemic, Suggests New Research
New research suggests heterologous vaccine interventions with low efficacy can significantly reduce COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
COVID At-home Antigen Tests: Usability Rated as Poor for Some
The largest US non-profit patient safety organization evaluated 7 COVID-19 rapid tests and found serious deficiencies in usability; none were rated "excellent."
US Flu Activity for the Week Ended 1/1/2022
Click through top flu indicators tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weekly US influenza surveillance report.