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Study determines 115 long COVID symptoms and their associated risk factors

A new study determined which symptoms are linked with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection beyond 12 weeks post-infection in non-hospitalized individuals, and investigated the associated risk-factors of such symptoms.

17 Feb 2022

Study analyzes trends in overdose deaths from use of non-benzodiazepines and gabapentinoids

With an alarming rise in the number of prescriptions filled for non-benzo sleeping/z-drugs and anti-epilepsy gabapentinoids over the last two decades, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health aimed to fill in the gap in knowledge in the proportion of overdose deaths involving those medications and learn more about their co-usage with other substances across U.S. demographics categories.

16 Feb 2022

Use of immunosuppressants for inflammatory rheumatic diseases and the associated risk of severe COVID-19

A recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server investigated the risk of severe/fatal coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients treated with immunosuppressants for inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD).

15 Feb 2022

Pandemic has led to delay in diagnosis of breast cancer

The COVID-19 pandemic upended many aspects of daily life, particularly in the first months and year. Not least among the changes: decreased use of ordinary health care, such as routine medical exams and screenings.

15 Feb 2022

This doctor thought she could navigate US health care. Then her autistic son needed help.

Alexander Roodman was packing up his room, preparing for a gap year before college, when I met him at his family's Washington, D.C., townhouse.

15 Feb 2022

Leonard A. Lauder donates $125 million to transform nursing care

The University of Pennsylvania today announced the Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program, which will recruit and prepare a diverse cadre of expert nurse practitioners to provide primary care to individuals and families in underserved communities across the U.S.

14 Feb 2022

$Medications, measurements of physical function could predict fall and fracture risk in older women$

Medications, measurements of physical function could predict fall and fracture risk in older women

In older women, inability to stand on one leg for more than a few seconds is a risk factor for fracture. Another physical test yields similar results. Moreover, SSRIs can be linked to relatively poor physical function, a University of Gothenburg thesis shows.

14 Feb 2022

Why millions on Medicaid are at risk of losing coverage in the months ahead

The Biden administration and state officials are bracing for a great unwinding: millions of people losing their Medicaid benefits when the pandemic health emergency ends. Some might sign up for different insurance. Many others are bound to get lost in the transition.

14 Feb 2022

Hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients

A new study estimated the risk and hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae of the SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients (above 65 years or older) during the post-acute phase of the infection.

11 Feb 2022

Addressing sleep-disordered breathing in a hospital can be more effective, WVU program suggests

Sleep-disordered breathing exacerbates obesity, stroke, COPD and heart failure - some of the most prevalent conditions in Appalachia.

9 Feb 2022

Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins a national collaborative effort to tackle mood disorders

Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah was designated a Center of Excellence and member of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a consortium of leading academic medical centers working to accelerate research, education, and improved treatment options for people with depressive and bipolar illnesses.

8 Feb 2022

Suicidal thoughts in teens linked to a variety of psychosocial problems

Teens who have frequent suicidal thoughts are at risk for a variety of psychological and social problems, according to a new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

7 Feb 2022

Study finds the vaccine effectiveness of 3 COVID-19 vaccines to be lower than earlier estimates

The researchers studied residents in Aragon, Spain, and conducted a prospective population-based cohort study among the Aragon Health Service users of 16 years old and higher.

4 Feb 2022

Evaluating vaccine effectiveness and determining differences across demographic and clinical risk factors of COVID-19

Researchers assessed the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against the manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 symptoms across different cohorts.

3 Feb 2022

CDC releases new materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign

CDC released a new webpage and suite of materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign, which aims to reduce pregnancy-related deaths.

1 Feb 2022

COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected medical care for individuals who self-harm

In a new study, researchers found that people were less likely to seek medical help for self-harm and suicidal behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.

31 Jan 2022

Physician compensation arrangements are primarily based on volume of care, study says

Despite efforts by insurance companies and other payers to move toward compensating physicians based on the quality and value of care they provide, most physicians employed in group practices owned by health systems are paid primarily based on the volume of care they provide, according to a new study by RAND Corporation researchers.

29 Jan 2022

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Study determines 115 long COVID symptoms and their associated risk factors

Study analyzes trends in overdose deaths from use of non-benzodiazepines and gabapentinoids

Use of immunosuppressants for inflammatory rheumatic diseases and the associated risk of severe COVID-19

Pandemic has led to delay in diagnosis of breast cancer

This doctor thought she could navigate US health care. Then her autistic son needed help.

Leonard A. Lauder donates $125 million to transform nursing care

Medications, measurements of physical function could predict fall and fracture risk in older women

Why millions on Medicaid are at risk of losing coverage in the months ahead

Hazards of persistent and new clinical sequelae caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection among elderly patients

Addressing sleep-disordered breathing in a hospital can be more effective, WVU program suggests

Huntsman Mental Health Institute joins a national collaborative effort to tackle mood disorders

Suicidal thoughts in teens linked to a variety of psychosocial problems

Study finds the vaccine effectiveness of 3 COVID-19 vaccines to be lower than earlier estimates

Evaluating vaccine effectiveness and determining differences across demographic and clinical risk factors of COVID-19

CDC releases new materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign

COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected medical care for individuals who self-harm

Physician compensation arrangements are primarily based on volume of care, study says

New study to explore the role of dentists in reducing obesity in the UK

Pulse oximeters give false readings in a group of patients with COVID-19

Resistance to a Boston hospital’s expansion centers on rising prices

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