COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 25, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 cases, mortalities, vaccinations, and more.
Asthma of Obesity: Investigator Explains the Phenotypes
Asthma of obesity affects more than 10% of men and 14% of women with obesity. Our interview with researcher Anne Dixon, MD, sheds light on this poorly appreciated asthma phenotype.
Biologic Therapy for Asthma & COPD: 8 Questions on Targets, Pathways, & mAbs
Research into biologic therapy for asthma and COPD has been both successful and frustrating. Find out what you know about the progress with these 8 questions.
Novel Study Finds Mild COVID-19 Associated with Prominent, Persistent Neurologic Symptoms
Brain fog topped the list of neurological symptoms in patients with long-haul COVID-19 whose illness was not severe enough to warrant hospitalization, according to a novel study.
COVID-19 Vaccines: Early Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
Dilution errors and product mix-ups were just a few early errors reported during the vaccine rollout. A PharmD shares his experience and provides guidance on how to avoid them in the future.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 24, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 124 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
MMWR: Majority of COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Complete 2-dose Series
Nearly 90% of vaccine recipients who received a first dose of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine got the booster shot within the prescribed interval, according to new research from the CDC.
Ditans and Gepants: Headache Specialist Discusses the Game-changing Migraine Medications
Headache specialist Peter McAllister, MD, discusses how the new migraine medications differ from existing therapies.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 23, 2021
Study: Black Women with PCOS Have Greater Cardiometabolic Risk vs White Women
ENDO 2021: A meta-analysis found increased cardiometabolic risk among Black women with PCOS vs White counterparts even though fasting glucose levels were comparable and triglyceride levels lower.
Obese Patients with COVID-19 at Higher Risk for ICU Admission, Longer Stay
ENDO 2021: Patients with severe obesity hospitalized for COVID-19 were twice as likely to require ICU admission vs those with normal BMI, according to new findings.
UPDATE: AstraZenca-Oxford Vaccine 79% Effective in US Phase 3 Interim Analysis
Updated: The vaccine, AZD1222, showed 100% efficacy against severe disease/hospitalization and, notably, 80% efficacy in trial participants aged ≥65 years, the company reports.
Study: Lifestyle Program Improves Fertility in Women with Obesity and Infertility
A lifestyle intervention targeting women with obesity and infertility is more effective in increasing the pregnancy rate vs fertility treatments, suggests a new study presented at ENDO 2021.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 22, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 123 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Linked with Worse Outcomes
COVID-19 patients with hyperglycemia on hospital admission, with and without diabetes, had increased odds of intubation, ICU admission, and mortality, according to research presented at ENDO 2021.
Novel Once-weekly Insulin as Effective as Once-daily in Type 2 Diabetes with Less Hypoglycemia, Weight Gain
ENDO 2021: An investigational once-weekly insulin formulation was found as effective as daily basal insulin injection for glucose control with lower rates of hypoglycemia and less weight gain.
Semaglutide 2.4 mg Reduces Visceral Adiposity, Improves Lean Body Mass-to-Fat Mass Ratio
ENDO 2021: Obese individuals treated with semaglutide 2.4 mg vs placebo demonstrated improvements in body composition paralleling weight loss that may reduce risk for cardiometabolic disease.
CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Persons: Questions Patients May Ask, Answers to Help Physicians Prepare
The CDC released the first set of public health recommendations for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19. See what questions you may be asked and the answers to help prepare.
Guideline-directed Osteoporosis Treatment Found in Decline
ENDO 2021: Fewer than 1-in-10 older adults with a hip fracture had been prescribed bone-directed treatment in the 6 months prior to the incident, according to research on trends in treatment.
COVID-19 Updates: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of March 19, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 122 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.