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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

Adding Pounds in Adulthood Ups Major Health Risks

July 27, 2017 | Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Diabetes Type 2, Hypertension, Obesity

By Jeff Minerd

Study: each gain of 5 kg was linked to a 17% drop in odds of healthy aging. A powerful message for young patients.

Improving Diet Over Time May Reduce Risk of Death

July 19, 2017 | Cardiovascular Diseases

By Alexandria Bachert, MPH

A new study found an increase in diet-quality scores over 12 years was linked to an 8%-17% reduction in mortality.

5 Top Apple Watch Apps for PCPs and their Patients

Ted W. James, MD

July 19, 2017

By Ted W. James, MD

Get a top-line review of 5 apps for the Apple watch that can help you help your patients track their exercise, fluid intake, and their interactions with you.

Asthma Diagnosis Associated with Type 1 Diabetes

July 17, 2017 | Asthma, Diabetes

By Mark L. Fuerst

Results from studies on the asthma-diabetes connection are inconsistent. A novel analysis may help clarify directionality.

Asthma History Linked to Left Ventricular Disease

July 17, 2017 | Asthma, Cardiovascular Diseases

By Mark L. Fuerst

The link between early asthma and left ventricular hypertrophy was independent of a range of major cardiovascular risk factors.

Vaccines, Ear Infections, Chinchillas, and a BandAid

July 14, 2017 | Vaccines

By Terry Brenneman, MD

What does a chinchilla have to do with vaccines? Ear infections? A Bandaid? It's actually pretty interesting--have a look.

Shingles Vaccination: Why Wait?

July 14, 2017 | Vaccines

By Terry Brenneman, MD

ACIP recommends the zoster vaccine be given at age 60 years. That could be too late for some. And, what about this 60-year-old?

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?

5 Top Apple Watch Apps for PCPs and their Patients
Ted W. James, MD
July 19, 2017
By Ted W. James, MD
Get a top-line review of 5 apps for the Apple watch that can help you help your patients track their exercise, fluid intake, and their interactions with you.
Pursuit of the Pink Diaper: A Medical Mystery
Jonathan A. Schneider, DO
July 14, 2017
By Jonathan A. Schneider, DO
What would cause a diaper to turn pink after sitting overnight in the diaper pail? Read this case closely for the clues.
Prescription Opioid Use and Misuse: 10 Myths or Facts
Steven A. King, MD, MS
July 13, 2017
By Steven A. King, MD, MS
Do you know myth from fact about recent patterns of US opioid prescribing? Find out with these 10 statements.
A Tale of Two Urines
Jonathan A. Schneider, DO
Case Studies | June 30, 2017
By Jonathan A. Schneider, DO
A healthy young girl with a pink specimen and a male teen whose urine is green. What's in your differential Dxs?