Increased Blood Eosinophil Counts, IgE Levels Linked to Higher Exacerbation Rates in Severe Asthma
Increased blood eosinophil counts and IgE levels are associated with higher exacerbation rates in patients with severe asthma, according to new research presented at ACAAI 2020.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of November 17, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 11 million; global cases have reached 55 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
6 Essential COVID-19 Codes to Remember
COVID-19 cases are surging across the country as the US heads into holiday season. Counsel patients on staying safe and keep these billing codes very close at hand.
Asthma, COPD, & Asthma-COPD Overlap: A Quiz in Differential Diagnostics
Distinguishing asthma and COPD can at times be problematic and the asthma-COPD overlap picture is even less clear. Check your recall of GINA/GOLD guidelines on all 3.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Achieves 94.5% Efficacy in Phase 3 Trial
Moderna announced safety and efficacy data from the phase 3 COVE trial that found mRNA-1273 94.5% effective in preventing infection with SARS-CoV-2.
Omega-3s, Vitamin D Fail to Prevent Incident Atrial Fibrillation
AHA 2020: Daily supplementation with 2000 IU of vitamin D3/day and/or 840 mg omega-3 fatty acids/day did not reduce or increase risk of incident atrial fibrillation.
How to Optimize Telemedicine for Older Adults, During COVID-19 and Beyond
Telemedicine use has increased significantly since COVID-19 began and while not new to all patients and providers, can pose unique challenges to care for older adults.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of November 13, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Severe Asthma: A 5-question POP Quiz
Severe asthma affects 5% to 10% of adults with asthma. Find out what you know about diagnosis and treatment options for these patients with 5 no-nonsense questions.
COVID-19 is Not my First Epidemic
The author was a young medical student when the first signs of the HIV epidemic appeared and it shaped his career. How will COVID-19 impact today's young clinicians?
DAPA-CKD Trial Findings Could Transform CKD Therapy
AHA: DAPD-CKD investigator Prof John McMurray talks to Patient Care about the “revolutionary” findings he will highlight at the AHA sessions on opening day.
George Bakris, MD, Lauds FIDELIO-CKD Findings, Discusses Finerenone
Finerenone, a non-steroidal, selective MRA, has distinct advantages over current treatments for diabetic kidney disease. Dr Bakris details these and the FIDELIO results.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of November 12, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 52 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Treatment Intensification for BP Control
AHA 2020 Virtual Scientific Sessions: Nearly one-third of racial disparities in hypertension treatment may be linked to inequities in treatment intensification, study authors suggest.
Passive Smoke Exposure in Childhood May Cause Subclinical LV Dysfunction in Adults
AHA 2020 Virtual Scientific Sessions: Cumulative exposure, exposure intensity, and number of household smokers in childhood all impact adult heart function, study authors found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of November 11, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 51 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Survival Associated with Healthy Lifestyle Even with Multiple Meds on Board
AHA 2020 Virtual Scientific Sessions: Healthy lifestyle habits are inversely associated with-all cause mortality, study authors found.
Tezepelumab for Severe Asthma Meets Phase 3 Primary Endpoint
The novel monoclonal antibody could bring relief to millions of persons with severe, uncontrolled asthma, including those with a low eosinophil phenotype.
PREVIEW of AHA 2020 Scientific Sessions: Late-breaking Science, Days 4 and 5
Preview days 4 and 5 of the American Heart Association 2020 live late-breaking science sessions. Decide what you need to watch and when.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of November 10, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 10 million; global cases have reached 50 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
