Study: Most College Students Don’t Get STI Testing, but Self-tests May Help
Over 80% of college students surveyed said they were "likely" or "extremely likely" to use STI self-testing services if they could take it in the privacy of their own home.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 15, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 38 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
More Medical Humor Goes Off the Charts
Need an extra dose of fun to help ease into the week? Sit back and scroll through our slides for medical puns and bloopers that will tickle your funny bone.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 14, 2020
How many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the US? How many people have been tested? Get your daily COVID-19 update here.
Influenza, Pneumococcal Disease, and COVID-19: What do Americans Think?
A new survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases found key insights into what Americans believe about flu, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19.
AHA: More Clinical Education Needed on Appropriate Care for LGBTQ Patients
Cardiovascular health should be routinely assessed and addressed in LGBTQ adults, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 13, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Medical Economics 2020 Burnout Survey Results: Physicians Face Unprecedented Crisis
Nearly two-thirds of physicians say the COVID-19 pandemic has made them feel more burned out.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 12, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 37 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
7 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q3 2020
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for conditions treated in primary care. Are you up-to-date? Click through to find out.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 9, 2020
Managing Diabetes to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: A Guideline Quiz
Diabetes is a primary risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Find out how well you know the guideline recommendations for reducing that risk with the first of 4 quizzes.
FDA Issues EUA Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccines
The FDA has issued guidance for sponsors of requests for EUA for COVID-19 vaccines including details on clinical trial data required to support award of EUA.
COVID-19: Mental Illness Associated with Increased Mortality in Hospitalized Patients
A psychiatric diagnosis for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is associated with a significantly increased risk for death, suggests a recent study.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 8, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 36 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 October 7, 2020
DPP-4 Inhibitor Found to Boost Survival in T2D Patients with COVID-19
According to a new study, adults with T2D who were hospitalized with COVID-19 in northern Italy had a lower mortality rate when treated with sitagliptin.
The Presidential COVID-19 Treatment Regimen-to-date
From daily aspirin to RGN-CoV2 to zinc, the president of the United States has been treated for COVID-19 with a wide range of both authorized and unproven therapies.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 6, 2020
Study: Antibiotic Prescription Durations for Common Infections Often Exceed Guidelines
Over half of antibiotic courses in a new study exceeded guideline-recommended minimum effective durations, translating to >54 million potentially excessive days.