COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 21, 2021
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
A Doctor's Doctor Counsels on the Decision to Leave Practice
Michael Myers, MD, a physician to physicians, urges any clinician who, worn out by COVID-19, has thoughts of leaving medicine to seek counseling first.
Thirty-day Readmission Rate Higher for CVD Patients Who Believe it will Happen
Thirty-day hospital readmission was found to be higher among cardiovascular patients who believed readmission was highly likely vs those who did not believe so.
PCP Survey Finds Patient Vaccine Distrust High, Health Issues More Complex
A majority of primary care clinicians report their patients worry about COVID-19 vaccine side effects and the speed of vaccine development. Most do plan to be vaccinated themselves.
Alcohol Intake Rising among US Adults with Anxiety, Depression during COVID-19
Adults with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic vs those without mental health issues, a new study found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 20, 2021
Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Still Face Cardiovascular Challenges after Discharge, Study Finds
New research from the United Kingdom found that COVID-19 patients discharged from the hospital still face a heightened risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiovascular event.
The View from One Hospital's COVID-19 Trenches
The bad news, writes ID expert and AIDS researcher Rodger MacArthur, MD, is the New Year's surge in his hospital's COVID-19 cases. The good news? Vaccines.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 19, 2021
Fighting COVID-19 Leaves Many in Health Care Suffering Moral Injury
Treating COVID-19 patients under the most challenging physical and emotional conditions has led to a sense of moral injury for many providers, according to Dr Michael Myers.
MJH Hosts Free Webinar on Emerging COVID-19 Variants
A trio of experts will discuss the emerging COVID-19 variants B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 in a free, one-hour live webinar event.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 18, 2021
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 95 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
J&J COVID-19 Single-dose Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise
Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine candidate induces durable immune response in participants aged 18 to 55 years; results support further development.
Study: One Alcoholic Drink a Day Linked to Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
People who regularly consume just 1 alcoholic drink a day are at a 16% increased risk of atrial fibrillation compared to those who do not drink alcohol at all, a new study found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 15, 2021
Global COVID-19 mortalities have passed 2 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Sotagliflozin: CV Benefit Seen in Patients with T2 Diabetes, Worsening Heart Failure
Sotagliflozin reduced CV death and hospitalization for HF in patients with T2D and acute symptomatic HF when given during or immediately after hospitalization.
NHLBI Updates Guidance for Asthma Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment
The NHLBI recently updated recommendations in 6 key areas of asthma diagnosis, management, and treatment, marking the first update of the guidance in over 10 years.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 14, 2021
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 23 million; global cases have reached 92 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of January 13, 2021
Non-COVID-19 Drug News: A Quiz on Other 2020 Headlines
SAMPLE: What substance was legalized this year in at least 1 US state? Psilocybin? Cocaine? Methamphetamine? Plus 6 more questions on top 2020 headlines.