Preventive Care
Conference Coverage
Prone positioning curbs need for intubation in nonintubated COVID-19 patients
The use of so-called “awake prone positioning” has been common since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
Two cups of coffee increase heart dangers with hypertension
Too much coffee may raise blood pressure and lead to anxiety, heart palpitations, and difficulty sleeping.
News
How to get started with prescribing and advising on CGM
Continuous glucose monitoring is gaining ground with both patients and providers because of an array of driving forces.
News
COVID infection provides immunity equal to vaccination: Study
But protection against the BA.1 subvariant of Omicron was not as high.
News
COVID-19 shot appears to reduce diabetes risk, even after Omicron
Several studies conducted early in the pandemic suggested increased risks for both new-onset diabetes and cardiometabolic diseases following COVID...
News
Meta-analysis throws more shade aspirin’s way
A large meta-analysis raises more questions about the benefit of low-dose aspirin in people who don’t have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease...
News from the FDA/CDC
New challenge for docs: End of COVID federal public health emergency
The Biden administration intends to end by May 11 certain COVID-19 emergency measures used to aid in the response to the pandemic.
Commentary
The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is increasing
‘Research is making a difference. And we’re making progress against cancer in general,’ says expert.
News
Scientists create ‘vagina on a chip’: What to know
Researchers see the chip as a way to facilitate vaginal health research and open the door to vital new treatments.
News
Unexpected link between light drinking and dementia risk
A study offers new information on how risk changes over time as people change their drinking habits.