MJH Hosts Free Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates
A trio of experts will discuss the prospects of a handful of COVID-19 vaccine candidates which are entering phase 3 trials.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 28, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 are approaching 16.5 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Phase 3 Trial of Moderna/NIH COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate is Launched
COVID-19 vaccine hopeful mRNA-1273 will be administered to 30,000 trial volunteers at 89 US research sites.
FDA Requires Opioid Class Label Change to Promote Naloxone Discussion
All makers of opioid and opioid use disorder medications must revise labels to recommend discussion and coprescribing of naloxone.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 27, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 16 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
FDA Approves Triple Fixed-dose Inhaled Therapy for COPD
Approval was awarded to AstraZeneca for an inhaled, fixed-dose combination of budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 24, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 15.5 million. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
COVID-19 Surge Meets Flu Season (plus Other Primary Care Concerns)
The summer surge in COVID-19 cases has primary care clinicians caught between re-opening safely, addressing rebound care, and planning for flu season.
Study: Yoga, Physical Therapy Can Benefit Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain
Results of a new study show yoga and physical therapy can be beneficial treatment options for adults with chronic low back pain.
ASCVD Risk Hit Hard by COVID-19: A Lipidologist's View
Preventive cardiology and lipid specialist Seth J. Baum, MD, answers questions about the state of preventive cardiology in the midst of COVID-19.
Lipid Management to Reduce ASCVD Risk: What Would AHA/ACC Do?
Try these 5 questions on patient CVD risk scenarios likely to present to primary care. Find out what you know about AHA/ACC guideline-recommended strategies.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 23, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 15 million. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
Study: After COVID-19, Symptoms Persist for Majority of Patients
JAMA: After recovery from COVID-19, a majority of patients reported persistence of at least 1 symptom; more than half reported ≥3 symptoms.
Study: CV Risk Awareness Low in Women, Screening in OB/GYN Clinics Can Help
Approximately 86% of women seen at an outpatient OB/GYN clinic had a cardiovascular risk factor, but their awareness of risk factors and symptoms was low, suggests a new study.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 22, 2020
California now has the highest total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 with >409 000 confirmed cases. Plus more key data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 21, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
FDA Approves New Nonopioid Analgesic for Mild/Moderate Musculoskeletal Pain
Galt Pharmaceuticals announced FDA approval of Orphengesic Forte (orphenadrine citrate, aspirin, caffeine), to treat acute mild to moderate pain.
Oxford U/AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Yields Positive Response in Phase 1/2 Trial
Coronavirus vaccine candidate from Oxford University and AstraZeneca shows robust humoral and cellular response; phase 2/3 trials underway.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 1: COVID-19 Impact on Migraine Management
In episode 1 of Primary Viewpoints, migraine specialist Peter McAllister, MD, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his migraine patients.
COVID-19 Update: Global Cases and Recoveries as of July 20, 2020
There are now >14 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally. Plus more data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map you should know about today.
