COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 26, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 32 million. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
A Weight-centric Approach to Obesity with T2D: How Pharmacotherapy Works
For frontline clinicians who care daily for patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, a weight-centric approach to T2D, including antiobesity drugs, could help improve outcomes.
Saliva may be Potential Route of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission, Recent Study Found
The findings suggest that the mouth and its saliva play an important, and perhaps underappreciated, role in SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 23, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
Cannabis Use may be Deadly in Persons with Arrhythmias, Study Suggests
Among more than 2 million Americans admitted to the hospital for cannabis use, those with a cardiac arrhythmia were more than 4 times more likely to die while hospitalized than those without.
These Two Words Could Change Obesity Treatment, says Harold Bays, MD
Long time cardiometabolic investigator Harold Bays, MD, talks about obesity, new drugs to treat the disease, and how the words "be inefficient" could change thinking about treatment.
NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Update: Colchicine, mAbs, Convalescent Plasma
The April 21st updates include guidance on use of colchicine, when to use combination anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies, COVID-19 reinfection, and "long COVID."
Starting a Dialogue about Obesity in Primary Care: Respect is Key
Primary care physicians face unique challenges when managing patients with obesity, but one obesity specialist aims to show clinicians how to meet them, even if it's in small ways.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 22, 2021
VA Study Finds Secondary ASCVD Prevention Lacking for Women
Sex disparities in cardiovascular care in the VA system included less therapy with antiplatelet agents and any intensity statin for women with premature ASCVD than men.
Obesity Expert Discusses an Unexpected Metabolic Response to Weight Loss
Citing a study of "The Biggest Loser" participants, obesity expert Dr Silvana Pannain explains why "Eat less, exercise more," often backfires as a sole intervention for persons with obesity.
Smartphone-based ECG Screening Detects More Atrial Fibrillation than Usual Care in American Indian Adults
A new study found that mobile-based ECG screening for AF could improve health outcomes among American Indian adults who have historically endured greater health disparities.
Hotspots, Vaccines, Hesitancy, and the Road Ahead
ID expert Rodger MacArthur, MD, explains hotspot dynamics, the essential role of clinicians as vaccine advocates, and how medical students are engaging and educating the community.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 21, 2021
Aspirin without Indication Added to DOAC Therapy Ups Risk for Bleeding
Study authors warn that ASA added to a medication regimen may be unintentional and call on clinicians to assess patients on DOACs for concomitant ASA and deprescribe.
NAFLD/NASH Diagnosis in Primary Care: 8 Questions
A high index of suspicion for NAFLD may help primary care providers identify patients at highest risk. Try these 8 questions based on guideline recommendations.
Extended Exposure to Air Pollution Raises Hospitalization Risk in COVID-19 Patients with Pre-existing Respiratory Diseases
Patients with asthma or COPD living in areas with high levels of air pollution are at an increased risk of hospitalization if they contract COVID-19, suggests a new pilot study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations and Global Cases and Deaths as of April 20, 2021
Seen in the ED: A Different Kind of Headache
A woman in her 50s who has a history of tension headache presents to the ED with a headache different from any she has had. Mild photophobia is the only finding on physical exam. Your dx?
Meeting Minimum Exercise Guidelines Not Sufficient to Reduce Risk of Hypertension Later in Life
Results of a new study show that young adults who exercise up to 5 hours per week have a reduced risk of developing hypertension later in life.