CVD Mortality in COPD Related to Factors Other than Lung Function Decline
In COPD patients, a new study found no association between lung function decline and individual CVD outcomes, but disease exacerbations and dyspnea were implicated.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 5, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 35 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Common Comorbidities in Behçet Disease
Behçet disease has been found to co-occur with a variety of other conditions. Click through 8 concise reviews of the evidence in this slide show.
FDA Requires Update to Boxed Warning for Benzodiazepines
The FDA called for more detailed information on risks associated with benzodiazepine use based on review of adverse event reports dating from 1968.
FDA Grants AstraZeneca’s Dapagliflozin Breakthrough Therapy Designation for CKD
The FDA has granted dapagliflozin (Farxiga) breakthrough therapy designation for patients with chronic kidney disease.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 2, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
New Study Found HPV Vaccine Effective Against Cervical Cancer
Women who received the HPV vaccine before age 17 reduced their risk of cervical cancer by 88% compared to unvaccinated women, new study found.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of October 1, 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.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 3: The Challenges of Hypertension Management
In episode 3 of Primary Viewpoints, Brigham and Women's hypertension expert Naomi Deirdre Fisher, MD, discusses the challenges of hypertension management in primary care.
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Group of Rare Blood Disorders in Over 10 Years
Mepolizumab (Nucala) received a new indication for the treatment of hypereosinophilic syndrome in patients aged ≥12 years.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 30, 2020
How to Use a Coronary Artery Calcium Score: Is a Statin Needed?
The decision to prescribe a statin to prevent ASCVD may require considering factors in addition to global CVD risk. A short case illustrates use of the CAC score.
Navigating the “Perfect Storm”: A COVID-19 Flu Season
The possibility of a flu season wrapped in a global pandemic may have health care professionals especially worried this year.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 29, 2020
Global COVID-19 mortalities have passed 1 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: 7 Questions for Primary Care
How current are you on CAC and its place in CVD risk assessment? This short quiz will reveal your score.
Seen in the ED Quiz: 6 Weeks Pregnant with Vaginal Bleeding
The patient is 42-years-old, G2P1 and presents with 1 week of vaginal spotting, 4 days of pelvic pain. Review the ultrasound and lab findings. What's your diagnosis?
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 28, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 7 million; global cases have reached 33 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 September 25, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 32 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Genetic Mutations May Underlie Severe COVID-19 Illness
More than 10% of those who develop severe COVID-19 have misguided antibodies that derail the immune response, according to new research.
Patients with T2D at Greater Risk for Vascular than Other Dementias
The association of vascular dementia with T2D is stronger than that of nonvascular or Alzheimer dementia, according to a study presented at EASD.
