Leo Robert

These concise summaries outline key developments in the evolution of a promising genetics-based approach to cystic fibrosis treatment.

Implementing these assessments, interventions, and mobile apps could contribute to improved disease detection, treatment strategies, and adherence.

As CF survival increases, traditional and emerging comorbidities will overlap and complicate care. Test your CF insight with our quiz.

Highlights from a recent evidence-based review offer guidance on feasible depression treatments in primary care.

Confirmation of <.70 ratio as cutoff for COPD diagnosis topped news in COPD research this year. Test yourself on details of all the other events.

Sexually transmitted disease spread, emerging organisms, antimicrobial resistance, and other ID topics from 2019 make up this Patient Care final challenge.

COPD phenotypes differ by sex and ICS are still overprescribed-2 findings that lead this month’s lung disease research review for primary care.

New GOLD guidelines, strategies, and challenges highlighted the key developments for primary care physicians in 2019.

Highlights of an evidence-based review offer practical guidance for effective depression screening and assessment strategies for primary care physicians.

Test your knowledge of the latest developments in a complicated and rapidly changing area of patient care.

Combination therapy found to reduce COPD exacerbations, no exacerbation reduction with β-blockers, plus 3 more must-read studies. 

Antibiotic treatment for H. pylori is in trouble; antibiotic-resistant E. coli may not be caused by food. Plus more important research ICYMI, at-a-glance.

How are COPD patients using synthetic cannabinoids? Do breathing exercises always improve symptoms? Answers and more questions in this quick quiz.

Vaccines against herpes and chlamydia show promise but sexual health awareness in the US leaves a lot to be desired. The research explains.

Findings: Don’t blame patients for all inhaler-use errors; singing may help improve breathing, QOL; Rx adherence does improve over time; plus 3 more outcomes of interest.

Take a look at the evolution of aspirin used in modern disease prevention to gain perspective on how more recent developments may affect your practice.

We take the long view on aspirin's history in this short slideshow. See how aspirin has shaped medicine from its discovery to the 18th century.

What's your caffeine IQ? Test your knowledge on the latest caffeine research from its effect on cardiovascular disease to liver cancer with this brief quiz. 

When it comes to flu vaccination, nearly 50% of US adults don’t know the benefits. Are your patients among them?

Can air pollution cause emphysema? Can yoga positively impact lung function? New research has answers to these questions plus 5 more.

Caffeine moderation moderates cardiovascular risk, caffeine is not what is keeping you up at night, and 4 more recent studies on caffeine intake. 

How prevalent is use of antibiotics without a prescription? Why do patients hesitate to be vaccinated? Plus, 3 more questions on ID research that may affect primary care.

Not all that glitters is GOLD, prevalence of asthma-COPD overlap in primary care, and 4 more new studies in COPD, asthma, and overlap highlighted. 

With the start of peak tick season, check here to spot some of the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease.

Red meat is known to be linked to various health risks, but what other dangers could beef intake pose? Brush up on recent research with these 5 questions.

Current research on Lyme disease detection, treatment, and residual effects is the topic of this short catch-up quiz.

Are you up-to-date on the latest COPD research? Brush-up with this quick, 5-question quiz. 

How prevalent is use of antibiotics without a prescription? How effective is HCV treatment in people who inject drugs? See snapshots of these study results and 4 more.

Summer brings sunburn, chemical exposure, allergies, and heat-related ills. Catch up on recent research on some of the unpleasant syndromes of summer.

Saturated fat and cholesterol from red meat have long been known to be bad for heart health, but recent research sheds light on a possible new culprit.