On the HCPLive COVID-19 page, resources on the topics of medical news and expert insight into coronavirus can be found. Content includes articles, interviews, videos, podcasts, and breaking news on COVID-19 research, treatment, and drug development.
March 23rd 2023
A new survey found the COVID-19 pandemic changed many Americans view of obesity and caused others to consider new weight-loss methods due to their concerns.
COVID-19 Vaccination Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Post-Infection, Study Finds
February 20th 2023Using data from nearly 2 million US patients with a documented COVID-19 infection, a new study provides an overview of the impact of vaccination, both full and partial, on risk of MACE following infection.
Study Confirms Increased Risk of New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes After COVID-19 Infection
February 15th 2023An analysis of data from more than 20,000 adults with a documented COVID-19 infection from Los Angeles, CA has brought forth results the investigators suggest prove the association between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of vaccination status.
COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens Mental Health in Women with Fibromyalgia
“Although the evolution of COVID-19 is favorable worldwide, multiple variables related to psychological health and the response to stressors seem to have triggered symptomatologic responses in fibromyalgia patients,” investigators stated.
COVID-19 and the Brain: Understanding the Neurological Effects of the Virus as the Pandemic Evolves
Almost 4 years since the beginning of the pandemic, continuous research efforts have begun to paint a better picture of the impact the virus has on the brain and the central nervous system.
COVID-19 Pandemic Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Mental Health Reasons
The investigators also found an increase in the proportions of monthly hospitalizations during the pandemic for a number of disorders, including anxiety, depression, and suicidality or self-injury.
Defining SARS-CoV-2 Bivalent Vaccines and Optimizing Protection Through Vaccination
November 16th 2022Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP; Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD; and Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM, SVCM, MBCM, FACSc; review what encompasses a bivalent vaccine and give their perspective on how to communicate the role of the vaccine in optimizing protection for patients.
COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Protection Rates
November 11th 2022Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD; Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP; and Madeline King, PharmD, BCIDP, examine the efficacy and real-world implications of the COVID-19 booster shot in terms of vaccination protection rates.