Moderna Says COVID-19 Vaccine Triggers Strong Immune Response in Children Aged 6-11 Years
Two doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine showed robust neutralizing antibody titers in children aged 6 to 11 years, the company announced on Monday.
Primary Care Check-up: Long-haul COVID-19 Poses New Challenges
Primary care physicians express concern that long-haul COVID-19 will create new challenges for an already dwindling workforce, according to new national survey.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 21, 2021
Data from the CDC on the Delta variant and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
FDA Greenlights Mixing COVID-19 Boosters and Moderna, J&J Booster Shots
CDC vaccine advisors will meet Thursday to discuss final approval of booster doses of Moderna and J&J vaccines and mix-and-match approach authorized by FDA.
A Heart Failure Research Roundup Quiz: 8 Questions
Advances in heart failure management, including inroads in treatment for HFpEF, are happening fast. Try 8 questions to find out how well you’ve been following the news.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 20, 2021
PCP Visits Associated with Smoking Cessation after Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Before Surgery
CHEST 2021: Among >7000 veterans diagnosed with lung cancer and scheduled for surgery, seeing a primary care doctor was linked to pre-operative quitting.
Study: Hispanic Adults, Women, and Older E-cigarette Users Face Higher Odds of Asthma and COPD
CHEST 2021: Study shows vaping raises the odds of developing asthma and COPD, especially in older adults, women, and Hispanic persons.
Sexual Function & Chronic Pain: Results of a Systematic Review
The impact on sexual function of chronic pain conditions has received little research inquiry and requires much more focused clinical attention.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 19, 2021
Mobile App Helps Patients Achieve Sustained BP Reduction, Particularly in Stage 2 Hypertension
Novel peer-reviewed study found that a mobile hypertension self-management program can support long-term BP control and very high BP detection.
Biologics Reduce Severe Asthma Exacerbations in Real-world Study of Vulnerable Patients
CHEST2021: The CHRONICLE study of biologics to treat severe asthma found reductions in exacerbations of more than 50% in patient groups not included in clinical trials.
Dupilumab Associated with Reduced Oral Corticosteroids in Severe Asthma, Regardless of Baseline OCS Dose
In patients with severe asthma dependent on OCS, dupilumab reduced OCS dose and improved the odds of no longer requiring OCS, suggests research presented at CHEST 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 18, 2021
A Drive-through Flu Shot Clinic: Is it Time to Try One?
The traditional flu shot clinic with waiting rooms full won't work this year. One practice planned its own drive-through flu vaccination clinic. Here's how.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 15, 2021
FDA Advisory Panel Supports Moderna, J&J COVID Boosters in Back-to-Back Votes
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee unanimously recommended the Moderna booster on Thurday, the J&J booster on Friday.
Less than Half of Vulnerable Older Adults Monitor BP at Home
A survey of adults aged 50-80 years with hypertension and/ or related comorbidities found even among those with a BP monitor at home, less than 50% checked BP at least once a week.
COVID-19 Updates: Delta Variant, US Vaccinations, & Global Data as of October 14, 2021
Teen E-cigarette Use during COVID-19: A 7-question Quiz
Findings from the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey have public health advocates concerned. Find out why in this 7-question quiz.
