Checklist for Accurate Office BP Measurement
Office blood pressure measurement technique is relatively simple yet widely prone to error. Check your office procedure against guideline recommendations.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 16, 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.
Pandemic Makes Remote BP Monitoring Essential
COVID-19 has been a boon for 1 chronic disease: hypertension. Brigham and Women's hypertension expert Dr Naomi Fisher says home BP monitoring programs are expanding, at last.
Blood Pressure Control among US Adults Decreased 11% in Recent Years
New research presented at AHA Hypertension 2020 suggest uncontrolled hypertension is becoming more common among US adults.
Seen in the ED Quiz: Biceps Pain and Afib
Patient is a 70-year-old woman who presents with biceps pain for 3 days. History includes atrial fibrillation. What's your diagnosis?
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 15, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Study: Automated Office Blood Pressure Monitoring Not Optimal Way to Determine New Hypertension Diagnosis
AHA Hypertension 2020: New research suggests using automated office blood pressure monitoring is not the ideal way to determine a hypertension diagnosis.
Primary Care Centers Use Outdated Hypertension Diagnostics
AHA Hypertension 2020: Primary care practitioners rely on officed-based BP measures and outdated cut points to diagnose new hypertension.
COVID-19 or the Flu? Preparing for the Overlap
Worried about the upcoming flu season overlapping with COVID-19? Get up to date on available tests and the clinical aspects of the diseases with our quick article.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 14, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 29 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Pandemic Amplifies Need for National Dialog About Suicide
Survey: Most US adults feel COVID-19 has made it essential to talk openly about suicide; more than half say it has made them more open to discussing mental health.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 11, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 28 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
The Short History of COVID-19: 8 Questions
Refresh your memory of the short yet crowded history of the COVID-19 pandemic with our 8-question quiz.
How to Fine Tune Telemedicine for Older Adults
Video: How to ensure the best virtual visit for your older patients is discussed by an otologist and a gerontologist from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Tied to Hypertension Risk in Diabetes
A new research article found moderate and heavy alcohol intake were associated with hypertension in patients with type 2 diabetes.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Pharmaceutical Executives Pledge Safety Above All
CEOs of 9 drug companies involved in COVID-19 vaccine development signed a pledge ensuring that sound science and ethics will guide the process.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 10, 2020
Weight Loss Shown to be Strongest Predictor of Type 2 Diabetes Remission
A new research article showed that after 1 year of weight loss intervention, 46% of patients with type 2 diabetes achieved remission.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 9, 2020
3 Influenza Season Imperatives: Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate
The CDC estimates delivery of a record 194 to 198 million doses of influenza vaccine this year. The primary care imperative: vaccinate, vaccinate, vaccinate.