FDA approves emergency use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Jul 14, 2022
The vaccine is given in two shots, three weeks apart.
AHA provides strategies to improve BP medication adherence
Oct 20, 2021
Interventions for effective medication adherence include patient education and counseling, as well as simplification of treatment regimens.
FDA gives OK to Merck antiviral at-home COVID-19 Pill
Dec 23, 2021
Molnupiravir cut the risk for hospitalization and death in high-risk patients by 30%.
Meta-analysis shows prevalence of statin intolerance Is low
Feb 16, 2022
The prevalence of statin intolerance was 9.1% overall; significant associations were seen for age, female gender, Asian and Black race, obesity and diabetes mellitus.
Guideline addresses diagnosis, evaluation of chest pain in adults
Nov 02, 2021
Chest pain can extend beyond the chest; patients experiencing chest pain or equivalent should seek medical help immediately.
Multidisciplinary effort key in hip fracture care for elders
Sep 06, 2022
Collaborative hip fracture care improves continuity of care with the hospital team.
U.S. senate narrowly confirms Califf to head FDA
Feb 15, 2022
Califf briefly served as FDA commissioner toward the end of President Barack Obama’s administration.
Midlife cardiac structure and its change linked to cognition
Feb 02, 2022
A 25-year increase in left ventricular mass was linked to lower cognition on most tests; an increase in LAV was linked to lower global cognition.
Senate committee backs Califf nomination to head FDA
Jan 14, 2022
Among those who voted against Califf’s nomination were Democrats who expressed concerns about his links to pharmaceutical companies.
Fully vaccinated with breakthrough infection can transmit COVID-19
Nov 01, 2021
The peak viral load was similar for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated index cases; the viral load declines at faster rate among fully vaccinated individuals.