Family Physician to Colleagues: Please, Value Your Own Mental Health
Teresa Lovins, MD, talked with Patient Care about suicidal ideation among patients and then focused on asking her colleagues to make their own mental health a priority.
Implementing HPV Self-Collection Tests in Primary Care: A Discussion with Ada Stewart, MD
Ada Stewart, MD, board-certified family physician, offers strategies for introducing HPV self-collection tests, addressing patient communication, follow-up challenges, and more.
Duration of Use Guidance Published for Systemic Corticosteroids in Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
The new position paper faults the absence of a clearly defined, evidence-based ceiling on duration of use for the persistent overuse of systemic corticosteroids for AD management.
Rideshare Program Could Improve Colonoscopy Completion and Reduce CRC Burden, Study Finds
A new modeling study suggests rideshare programs could double colonoscopy completion after abnormal FIT results, cutting colorectal cancer incidence and deaths while saving health care costs.
New FDA Guidance Seeks to Expand Nonopioid Options to Manage Chronic Pain and Curb Misuse
Opioids are still prescribed to 1 in 5 US adults with chronic pain because effective alternatives are not available; the FDA guidance supports enhanced research paradigms.
Subcutaneous Leqembi Autoinjector Gains FDA Approval for Maintenance Use in Early Alzheimer Disease: Daily Dose
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Family Physician Teresa Lovins, MD, Says A Simple Phone Call Could Save a Life
The phone call can be short, but the outreach and contact are key after a patient with suicidal ideation is referred for emergency or inpatient support, Lovins says.
HPV Self-Collection: A New Tool for Cervical Cancer Screening in Primary Care
Ada Stewart, MD, discusses how HPV self-collection tests can expand cervical cancer screening options in primary care while addressing patient barriers and limitations.
Oral Blarcamesine Shows Marked Reduction in Cognitive Decline in Early Alzheimer Disease: Phase 2b/3 Data
Once-daily blarcamesine was associated with minimal cognitive decline at 48 weeks, with changes comparable to those observed in prodromal aging.
Merck's 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine Shows Positive Immune Response in At-Risk Children, Adolescents
Merck's CAPVAXIVE could cover approximately 78% of invasive pneumococcal disease cases in youth with chronic health conditions, vs other approved pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.
New Data Shows Risk of Major Depressive Disorder Spikes After a Medical Diagnosis: Daily Dose
OX40 Antagonist Amlitelimab Meets All Primary and Secondary Endpoints in Phase 3 Atopic Dermatitis Trial
Sanofi's amlitelimab, dosed every 4 or 12 weeks, was superior to placebo in efficacy and skin clearance, with efficacy increasing throughout the treatment period.
How to Address Patient Hesitancy Around Cervical Cancer Screening With Ada Stewart, MD
Ada Stewart, MD, shares strategies for primary care physicians to reduce patient anxiety and improve comfort during cervical cancer screening exams.
Approximately Half of People with Diabetes Worldwide Do Not Know They Have the Disease: GBD Analysis
Nor does receiving a diabetes diagnosis guarantee optimal management as just one-fifth of people treated for the disease reached glycemic control in 2023.
The IPF Pipeline is Set to Deliver: The 3 Top Contenders
Nerandomilast, with a PDUFA date of Q4 2025, leads the potential breakthrough therapies, with inhaled treprostinil and admilparant advancing quickly behind.
New Cancerguard Blood Test for Multicancer Early Detection Now Available in the US
Exact Sciences launches Cancerguard, a groundbreaking blood test for early cancer detection, aiming to transform cancer screening and save lives.
Prior CT Scans Found Linked With Higher Risk of Pregnancy Loss and Birth Defects
Although overall risk was just slightly elevated, study authors recommend alternative imaging methods when appropriate for women of childbearing age.
First Generic GLP-1 RA Approved for Weight Management in the US: Daily Dose
A Family Physician on How to Connect Patients to Mental Health Resources in the Community
Family physician Teresa Lovins, MD, highlights key community mental health resources primary care clinicians should know to support patients in crisis.
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: Key Updates for Primary Care Physicians
Expert discusses when to start screening, available test options, and recommended intervals for women aged 21 to 65 years.
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