CDC estimates U.S. COVID-19 infections now close to 140 million
Mar 02, 2022
The new findings are from the CDC national antibody seroprevalence survey of antibodies to the coronavirus triggered by infection, not by vaccination.
Last 20 years saw reduction in prevalence of elevated LDL cholesterol
Nov 02, 2023
Despite reductions in prevalence, 26.8% with an LDL-C level of 190 mg/dL or greater were unaware in 2017 to 2020.
High-intensity statins underused with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Sep 19, 2023
The authors say that the findings show gaps between practice and guideline-based care.
Preventive aspirin use up for seniors with versus without diabetes
Jun 22, 2021
Among those with diabetes, the likelihood of using aspirin did not differ for older versus younger (60 to 69 years) age categories.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval
Aug 23, 2021
The vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty and is fully approved for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 16 years and older.
Cancer risk increased with recent weight loss
Jan 26, 2024
Cancer diagnoses were more common among those whose weight loss was classified as unintentional.
Thrombosis, thrombocytopenia syndrome up after Ad26.COV2.S
Jan 28, 2022
Rates of 3.83 per million vaccine doses for Ad26.COV2.S (Johnson & Johnson) have been reported, versus 0.00855 per million for mRNA-based vaccines such as Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
ACC offers guidance on cardiovascular sequelae of COVID-19
Mar 18, 2022
The guidelines address myocarditis and other types of myocardial involvement, postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 and return to exercise.
Most older Americans object to cancer screening cutoffs based on life expectancy: Poll
Sep 29, 2023
Even among “medical minimizers,” who avoid medical intervention unless necessary, 57% disagreed with using life expectancy to determine who gets screenings.
U.S. declares monkeypox a public health emergency
Aug 04, 2022
The declaration will increase public awareness and education around monkeypox as well as increase testing and tracking of cases.