Medical Economics Logo
  • Physicians Money Digest

  • Physicians Financial News

  • Physicians Practice

  • Chief Healthcare Executive

  • Patient Care Online

All NewsCareersLegalMoneyOpinionPhysicians Financial NewsPractice ManagementTechnology
Around the PracticeBetween The LinesClinical ConsultExpert InterviewsMedical Economics PulseMedical World NewsOff The Charts PodcastsPhysician ReportPrimaryViewSlideshows
Academy
Conference CoverageConference Listing
Medical EconomicsPatient Care SupplementSponsored ContentSponsored ResourcesSupplements And Featured Publications
CME/CEJob BoardSubscribe
Financial Advisor Guide
CareersCareersCareersCareersCareersCareersCareersCareersCareers
LegalLegalLegalLegalLegal
Medical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & Technology
Opinion
Physician's Money DigestPhysician's Money DigestPhysician's Money DigestPhysician's Money Digest
PolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicy
Practice FinancePractice FinancePractice FinancePractice FinancePractice FinancePractice FinancePractice Finance
Practice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice Management
Practice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice Technology
Screening
Special ReportsSpecial ReportsSpecial Reports
Spotlight -
  • The benefits of a physician MBA program
  • Concierge Medicine 2.0 by Castle Connolly Private Health Partners
  • Physician Bootcamp
  • Physician Report
CareersCareersCareersCareersCareersCareersCareersCareersCareers
LegalLegalLegalLegalLegal
Medical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & TechnologyMedical Device & Technology
Opinion
Physician's Money DigestPhysician's Money DigestPhysician's Money DigestPhysician's Money Digest
PolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicyPolicy
Practice FinancePractice FinancePractice FinancePractice FinancePractice FinancePractice FinancePractice Finance
Practice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice ManagementPractice Management
Practice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice TechnologyPractice Technology
Screening
Special ReportsSpecial ReportsSpecial Reports
    • Academy
    • CME/CE
    • Job Board
    • Subscribe
Advertisement

News

Article

August 8, 2023

Link between pro sports teams and flu deaths; New dominant COVID strain; One size doesn’t fit all for blood pressure cuffs - Morning Medical Update

Author(s):

Logan Lutton

The top news stories in primary care today.

© Alena Kryazheva - stock.adobe.com

doctor morning desk © Alena Kryazheva - stock.adobe.com

Link between pro sports teams and flu deaths

Major cities in the United States see an increase in flu deaths after receiving their own professional sports team, according to a new study. Researchers found that a new National Hockey League team was the deadliest with an increase of 24% of flu deaths per 100,000 people. This may be because hockey season and flu season coincide, making large groups gather indoors.

New dominant COVID strain

The new EG.5 variant now makes up a majority of COVID cases nationwide. The variant, nicknamed Eris on social media, now accounts for 17.3% of cases in the United States. It is also one of the fastest growing strains worldwide.

One size doesn’t fit all for blood pressure cuffs

Using the wrong size of blood pressure cuff can result in “strikingly inaccurate” results leading to misdiagnoses, according to a new study. These disparities are often seen in clinics that serve marginalized populations, putting them at a greater disadvantage. If health equity is to be reached, all clinics need access to a variety of cuff sizes.

Newsletter

Stay informed and empowered with Medical Economics enewsletter, delivering expert insights, financial strategies, practice management tips and technology trends — tailored for today’s physicians.

Subscribe Now!
Related Videos
Martin Burns of Bruin Biometrics
Martin Burns of Bruin Biometrics
Martin Burns of Bruin Biometrics
Related Content
Advertisement
© Kheng Guan Toh - stock.adobe.com
July 14th 2025

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026 targets physician pay, prevention and wellness, skin substitutes

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast - Ep. 73: Why physicians are suing RFK Jr., with attorney Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H.
July 14th 2025

Ep. 73: Why physicians are suing RFK Jr., with attorney Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H.

iFIT partners with Samsung Health for fitness through Galaxy devices: ©David Bokuchava - stock.adobe.com
July 14th 2025

iFIT, Samsung Health partner to deliver personalized fitness through Galaxy devices

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast - Ep. 72: Medicare reform with Susan Dentzer of America's Physician Groups
July 7th 2025

Ep. 72: Medicare reform with Susan Dentzer of America's Physician Groups

Site Logo
July 14th 2025

Drowning in Documentation? Discover How AI Can Cut Hours and Capture More Revenue

Morning Medical Update © kwanchaichaiudom - stock.adobe.com
July 14th 2025

A hot dog a day keeps the doctor, well, pretty close; experimental treatment helps boy with rare condition walk again; patient in Arizona dies of the plague – Morning Medical Update

Related Content
Advertisement
© Kheng Guan Toh - stock.adobe.com
July 14th 2025

Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026 targets physician pay, prevention and wellness, skin substitutes

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast - Ep. 73: Why physicians are suing RFK Jr., with attorney Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H.
July 14th 2025

Ep. 73: Why physicians are suing RFK Jr., with attorney Richard H. Hughes IV, J.D., M.P.H.

iFIT partners with Samsung Health for fitness through Galaxy devices: ©David Bokuchava - stock.adobe.com
July 14th 2025

iFIT, Samsung Health partner to deliver personalized fitness through Galaxy devices

Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast - Ep. 72: Medicare reform with Susan Dentzer of America's Physician Groups
July 7th 2025

Ep. 72: Medicare reform with Susan Dentzer of America's Physician Groups

Site Logo
July 14th 2025

Drowning in Documentation? Discover How AI Can Cut Hours and Capture More Revenue

Morning Medical Update © kwanchaichaiudom - stock.adobe.com
July 14th 2025

A hot dog a day keeps the doctor, well, pretty close; experimental treatment helps boy with rare condition walk again; patient in Arizona dies of the plague – Morning Medical Update

About
Advertise
Contact Us
Editorial Staff
Job Board
Terms and Conditions
Contributor Guidelines
Privacy Policy
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Contact Info

2 Commerce Drive
Cranbury, NJ 08512

609-716-7777

© 2025 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.