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Obesity in Primary Care: 12 Big Questions

Obesity must be recognized, and treated, as a disease. This special report details tools and strategies to help PCPs optimize obesity care.

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Recent Content

Op-Ed: Chewing, and Choking, on False (Nutritional) Equivalence

June 28, 2017

By David Katz, MD, MPH

The "sat fat" fires are flaming once again. Yale nutrition researcher David Katz weighs in.

Post-Test on Obesity in Primary Care

June 26, 2017 | Special Report, Obesity

By Barto Burguera, MD, PhD and Rona Penso, MD

Take this brief quiz to see what you’ve learned about the challenges and opportunities of obesity management.

10 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q2 2017

June 22, 2017 | Gastrointestinal Disorders, HIV AIDS, Headache, Pain

By Susan Kweskin

Slide Show: FDA drug approvals in the second quarter 2017 included these 10 for conditions seen in the primary care setting.

HCV and Primary Care: A Special Report Recap

June 21, 2017 | Hepatitis C, Special Report

For PCPs, now poised to play a bigger role in screening and care for patients with HCV, we highlight 10 forces reshaping the HCV landscape.

Hyperbilirubinemia and Diffuse Skin Lesions in a Woman with Diabetes, CVD

June 21, 2017 | Skin Diseases, Diabetes

By Jason Green, DO, Eduardo Fernandez Hernandez, MD, Veena Dronamraju, and Francis Christian, MD

Can you identify the cause of the hyperpigmented umbilicated lesions seen bilaterally on the patient's extremities and on her back?

Obesity in Primary Care: Referrals and Surgery

June 19, 2017 | Special Report, Obesity

By Barto Burguera, MD, PhD and Rona Penso, MD

Following are answers to the questions primary care physicians most often ask.

Obesity in Primary Care: Treatment

June 19, 2017 | Special Report, Obesity

By Barto Burguera, MD, PhD and Rona Penso, MD

As with any other chronic disease, a detailed medical history is important. Individualized interventions recommended.

Videos
Slideshows

Restrictive Covenants: What's in Your Contract?
January 25, 2017
By Bobby Lazzara, MD
Dr Bobby Lazzara spends a Medical News Minute reminding you to pay close attention to all the fine print.
Terms and Termination: What's in your Agreement?
January 05, 2017
By Bobby Lazzara, MD
VIDEO: Reminder--employment contracts are long and complicated -- make sure you understand yours inside out, before you sign.
5 Top Medical Apps in One Minute: Video
October 19, 2016
By Bobby Lazzara, MD
Dr Bobby Lazzara reviews 5 medical apps available in iTunes. Which ones are you using?
Study: If You're Happy, I'm Happier (VIDEO)
October 12, 2016
By Bobby Lazzara, MD
A new study answers the question: If you are happy and your partner is happy, are each of you even happier?

10 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q2 2017
Susan Kweskin
June 22, 2017 | Gastrointestinal Disorders, HIV AIDS, Headache, Pain
By Susan Kweskin
Slide Show: FDA drug approvals in the second quarter 2017 included these 10 for conditions seen in the primary care setting.
HCV and Primary Care: A Special Report Recap
Leo Robert
June 21, 2017 | Hepatitis C, Special Report
By Leo Robert
For PCPs, now poised to play a bigger role in screening and care for patients with HCV, we highlight 10 forces reshaping the HCV landscape.
Treatment Strategies to Limit Hypoglycemia
Kenneth J. Bender, PharmD, MA
June 16, 2017 | ADA 2017, Diabetes, Diabetes Type 2
By Kenneth J. Bender, PharmD, MA
Studies summarized in this slide show focus on fine-tuning insulin-containing regimens to enhance glucose control and avoid variability.
ADA 2017: Hypoglycemia and the Role of Glycemic Variability
Kenneth J. Bender, PharmD, MA
June 15, 2017 | ADA 2017, Diabetes, Diabetes Type 2
By Kenneth J. Bender, PharmD, MA
Glycemic variability fuels hypoglycemia but in one study from ADA 2017 is found to actually help predict hypoglycemic events.

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