First Triple Fixed-dose Combination Pill Approved for T2D
The new 3-in-1 oral therapy may help reduce treatment burden for T2D patients who most often require multiple agents.
Top 10 Diets for 2020: US News & World Report Rankings
Of 35 of the most popular diets ranked by health experts, we highlight the top 10. The "Best Diets" issue reached your patients this month. See what they're reading.
Drinking Habits of NFL Fans: A Quiz on Game-day Preferences
How did Kansas City fans celebrate Superbowl LIV? With responsible consumption of a favored ETOH. Find out who drinks what with a short post-season quiz.
Diabetes: Diagnoses & Dollars
A US diabetes diagnosis is made every 21 seconds; 40% of millennials with T2DM can't pay for treatment. And there is more PCPs will want to know.
EEG May Speed Antidepressant Choice
Analysis of EEG data from patients with major depressive disorder predicted response to SSRI treatment with accuracy of nearly 80%, according to a new study.
4 Lung Disease Study Briefs for Primary Care
Testosterone could protect women from asthma and niacin may decrease COPD severity in men--results of 2 of these 4 studies. Read more.
Coronavirus Update: What Primary Care Physicians Should Know
The first US case of the 2019 novel coronavirus had been identified. Here is what you need to know about the illness responsible for sickening >500 individuals and the death of 17.
Abdominal Obesity Ups Risk of Recurrent ASCVD
Abdominal obesity was independently associated with recurrent MI or stroke despite secondary preventive measures, according to a new study.
8 Diabetes Drug Updates
Liraglutide May Help Preserve BMD in Type 2 Diabetes
Treatment with liraglutide for 26 weeks had no impact on bone resorption in patients with T2D, say authors of a new study.
Heart Failure, Other CVD Increase Risk for ESRD
Cardiovascular diseases, particularly heart failure, were found significantly and independently associated with end-stage renal disease in a new analysis.
Morbid Obesity Linked to Worse Diverticulitis Outcomes
Morbid obesity significantly increases risks associated with diverticulitis including open surgeries and mortality, according to new research.
Dapagliflozin Granted FDA Priority Review for HFrEF
Dapagliflozin received FDA priority review for reducing risk of CV death in adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
2019 US Teen Drug & Alcohol Use: Monitoring the Future Survey
Survey Says: Use of cigarettes and alcohol is down among teens but daily marijuana use is up among 8th graders and and vaping is accelerating rapidly among 10th and 12th graders.
10 MORE Doctor Gifts Worth Giving
RELAX: The right gift is out there--as proof, Patient Care has collected 10 more ideas for medical merry-making that range from serious to silly. Enjoy!
10 Doctor Gifts Worth Giving (and, having)
In an effort to promote some good-natured holiday healthcare gift-giving, editors at Patient Care® did some window shopping for you.
CDC FluView Snapshot for Week 46, 2019-2020
Seasonal influenza activity is at or above baseline as of week 46, according to the CDC. Get a snapshot of the data.
AHA 2019: 11 Late Breaking Clinical Trials At-a-Glance
AHA 2019 ICYMI: Summaries of 11 late-breaking clinical trials presented at the 2019 Scientific Sessions held in Philadelphia, PA, Nov 16-18.
The Annual Costs of Smoking by State
The cost associated with smoking cigarettes doesn't end with the price of a pack. A new study looks deeper in all 50 states plus DC.
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Stroke Risk in Obese Patients
After bariatric surgery, risk of a cerebrovascular event among obese patients was found to be signficantly lower than among matched controls. An AHA 2019 preview.
New SPRINT Analysis Predicts Extended Survival with Intensive BP Control
Intensive control of blood pressure may extend survival by 4% to 9%, according to analysis of SPRINT data that will be presented at the AHA 2019 Scientific Sessions next week.
Opioid Misuse: What Physicians Think and Lab Tests Show
A novel report on US opioid misuse melds results from a Harris Poll of 500 primary care physicians with Quest Diagnostics data on 4.4 million drug monitoring tests.
E-cigarettes Pose CVD Risks Similar to Traditional Cigarettes
We preview findings of 2 studies on negative CV effects of e-cigarettes--on metabolic profiles and coronary blood flow--to be presented at the AHA 2019 Scientific Sessions next week.
ACP Issues Guidance Statement on CRC Screening of Average-risk Adults
The American College of Physicians today issued a guidance statement for routine colorectal cancer screening for average-risk adults.
Drug Use & Treatment by State: The Best and Worst
The worst state for drug sales on school grounds? The best state for detox and rehab facilities? Test your best guess with these and 6 more best/worst comparisons.
Depression Screening/Treatment after ACS Yields No Benefit
Screening for depression among ACS patients is widely recommended by professional guidelines, but a new study suggests little return on the investment.
Dapagliflozin Approved to Reduce Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Failure in T2D
The SGLT2 inhibitor, on October 21, 2019 was granted a label expansion from FDA for the prevention of hospitalization for heart failure in patients with T2D.
FDA Approves First-in-class Oral Agent for Adults with Migraine
Lasmitidan is the first 5-HT1F receptor agonist to receive FDA approval and was found superior to placebo for reduction of migraine pain and most bothersome symptom at 2 hours.
Motivational Interviewing: A Brief Introduction
Motivational interviewing uses the common human problem of ambivalence about change to help clients shape their own solutions.
Glycemic Control Improves with Motivational Texts
For people with type 2 diabetes, receiving motivational messages via mobile text was associated with reduced A1c vs patients who received usual care.