Sydney Jennings

Type 1 diabetes patients who used the new system increased by 2.6 hours/day the amount of time spent in target blood glucose level range. 

The multistate outbreak of vaping-related lung injury is ongoing, but the CDC's updated interim guidance can help physicians navigate the clinical evaluation and management of these patients. 

Trikafta™ is the first triple combination therapy approved for the treatment of the most common cystic fibrosis mutation. 

How current are you on the outbreak of lung injuries associated with e-cigarette use, as of today? Take our pop quiz on the latest facts and figures to find out. 

The third quarter saw several novel drugs win FDA-approval for a variety of conditions often seen in primary care.

A new study suggests that deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with treatment-resistant depression. 

The FDA announced October 3 approval of Descovy®, making it the second drug to receive indication for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.

A new analysis suggests that US adults are improving their eating habits, but continue to get >50% of their caloric intake from low-quality carbohydrates and saturated fats. 

Get highlights from a new CDC report with the most recent number of reported cases, patterns of the outbreak, patient characteristics, and more. 

The majority of Americans have a positive view of physicians but mistrust and other issues linger, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. 

Veterans who suffer from mental illness were found to be at an increased risk for major cardiovascular disease outcomes in a new study. 

Cases of infective endocarditis are on the rise and a new study suggests the opioid epidemic could be to blame. 

There have been 7 e-cigarette-linked deaths in the US. A new CDC Health Advisory offers 9 recommendations for clinicians who suspect a vaping-related lung illness.

Lack of knowledge, keeping up with changing management guidelines, and limited time and resources were among reported barriers. 

A cup of coffee/day keeps migraine away? It can, but before recommending another cup to migraine patients, review findings just published.

Can dark chocolate intake decrease depressive symptoms? Is chocolate intake linked to a higher risk of atrial fibrillation? New research examines the impact that chocolate has on various health conditions.

The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for primary care. Which ones should you know about? Click through to find out. 

How much do you know about the increasingly popular direct-to-consumer genetic testing? Find out with this 10-question quiz. 

Highlights: The first liquid solution of colchicine for prophylaxis of gout, the first generic version of Advair Diskus, and 8 more new and approved drugs.

E-cigarette use among high school teens rose nearly 1286% between 2011 and 2018. Test your knowledge of this alarming trend with this quick quiz.  

Psoriasis medication for heart disease prevention, the role of artificial sweeteners in different types of stroke, and 3 other noteworthy findings from American Heart Month. 

From acne to the menacing flu, we have picked the top 10 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the fourth quarter. 

True or false? The rates of T2DM in people with SMI are up to 5 times higher vs the general population.

Test your knowledge of the newly updated obesity algorithm from the Obesity Medicine Association with this 8-question challenge. 

Which drugs are most important for your patients? Scroll through our quick slideshow to find out. 

Patient Care scoured the web to find the top news in medicine this month that could affect your practice. Which ones made the cut?

How much do you know about fibromyalgia? Take our 12-question quiz to find out your fibromyalgia IQ. 

What new drugs should you know about from the second quarter of 2018? Scroll through our quick slideshow to find out.

Patient Care scoured the web to find the top news in medicine this month that could affect your practice. Which ones made the cut?

How much do you know about migraine/severe headache in the US? Take our 10-question quiz to find out.