Nonpharmacologic Interventions to Prevent & Treat Hypertension At-a-Glance
Find out how effective each of 8 ACC/AHA-recommended non-drug interventions is at reducing BP (in mm Hg) in adults with hypertension and normal BP.
FDA Advisory Committee Narrowly Backs Merck’s Oral COVID-19 Antiviral
The 13-10 vote was not without controversy as panel members discussed concerns over the novel antiviral's safety risks and modest efficacy.
Omicron Variant Update: Notes on Headline News 12-1-2021
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 was today identified for the first time in the US, according to the CDC. Get a topline look at other recent breaking news in this slide show.
COVID-19 Booster Shot Report Card: 10 Highest-ranked States
Find out which states have the most fully vaccinated persons who have received a COVID-19 booster dose in this quick slideshow.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 30, 2021
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.
Obesity Drugs in Development: A brief overview of the pipeline
Obesity and its causes are the focus of extensive research evaluating new therapeutic targets. Get an at-a-glance update on progress and FDA approvals during 2021
Bariatric Surgery Lowered Risk of Major Adverse Liver, CV Outcomes in NASH
In patients with biopsy-proven NASH, the SPLENDOR study is the first to report a medical modality associated with decreased risk of major adverse events.
Omicron Variant is Moving Quickly but Much Remains Unknown, says WHO
The Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is spreading quickly, jumping continents with infected travelers. The best protection remains vaccination and indoor precautions.
Top 5 Mental Health Apps for COVID-19 Practitioners
Headspace, Calm, and 3 more apps for COVID-19 frontline health care workers who need antidotes to anxiety and stress everywhere they go.
Obesity Stigma in Clinical Practice: Ask Yourself these 8 Questions
Weight bias themes in primary care are the subject of contemporary research. Which options you choose to these 8 questions may offer insight into your own unconscious prejudices.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 23, 2021
Primary Viewpoints Episode 12: Weight Stigma and Bias in Health Care
In our latest podcast episode, an obesity expert talks weight bias in health care, its widespread impact, and the advocacy work that is being done to change the narrative.
Aspirin Associated with Increased Risk for Incident Heart Failure in Large Patient-level Pooled Analysis
Treatment with aspirin of patients with cardiovascular risk factors was consistently associated with a greater than 25% risk of incident HF, another strike against the OTC antithrombotic.
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Up: Top 5 States Reporting Increases
COVID-19 cases are up by double digits in many states and hospitalizations have made big leaps in others. We report the top 5 in each category for the 7 days from 11/14-21.
In Adults with T2D, Low-energy Diets with Meal Replacement Most Effective for Weight Loss, Remission
Weight loss and disease remission in T2D may differ between patients regardless of type of diet regimen chosen, say authors of a new analysis.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 22, 2021
FDA, CDC Authorize Use of Pfizer, Moderna Booster Shots for Every US Adult
Booster doses for US adults at least 18 years of age are expected to be available as soon as this weekend.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of November 19, 2021
US Drug Overdose Deaths Pass 100 000 in 12 Months for the First Time
The 100 000 drug overdose deaths in the US recorded for the period ended April 2021 paint a dire behind-the-scenes picture of life during COVID-19.
Drug Misuse During COVID-19: PCPs Worry Signs of Addiction Were Missed
Primary care physicians noted increased stress among patients during the pandemic and worry that telehealth visits may have hidden signs of drug misuse.
