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Vaccine Distrust, Emboldened During the Pandemic, Runs Deep: An Expert PerspectiveRobert Hopkins, Jr, MD, says of official communications during the COVID-19 pandemic that not enough was explained to the public about policy shifts, leaving people wondering.
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ACIP Recommendations for RSV Vaccines in Older Adults: Update August 2024The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' revisions prioritize vulnerable older adults and those at higher risk of severe infection.
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Unmet Needs in Diabetes ManagementDr Diana Isaacs provides insight on current challenges in the clinical treatment of patients with diabetes and shares clinical pearls for the use of CGMs in disease management.
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Expert Insights: Patient Case Studies & Key Takeaways on T2D Management in Older PatientsMedha Munshi, MD, and James Bailey, III, MD, FACE, ECNU, discuss older adult patient cases and review their respective treatment approaches, sharing final takeaways to provide practical insights for managing diabetes in this patient population.
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Q&A: JAK Inhibitor Safety in Context and the Rich Atopic Dermatitis Pipeline, with Leon Kircik, MDRAD 2025: Renowned AD investigator Kircik provides the history behind the class-wide black box warning, highlights JAK inhibitor efficacy, and toplines exciting AD research.
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Prediabetes Affects More than 97 Million Americans but 77 Million of Them Are Not AwareThe mildly elevated glycemia of prediabetes is a pathological condition with serious risks for those 77 million, says endocrinologist Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD, DSc.
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The GLP-1RA Pipeline is Full - Here's What to ExpectThere are lots of products in development for weight loss and to treat other metabolic diseases which means more options for more people.
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The Toll of Atopic Dermatitis is More than Skin Deep: Q & A with Harvard Child Psychologist Jennifer LeBovidge, PhDAwareness of the psychological burden of eczema is improving, LeBovidge says, but if clinicians don't address mental health, patients and families will suffer in silence.
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Future of Obesity Care: 3 Wishes from Thought Leader Donna Ryan, MDWhen asked about her 3 wishes for the future of obesity care, Donna Ryan, MD, told Patient Care that she had just one: access.
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Transitioning to the Real-World: Expert Experiences with Nasal Epinephrine SprayA panelist discusses how shared decision-making between healthcare providers and patients should guide epinephrine device selection, with two real-world case studies demonstrating successful Neffy use in treating anaphylaxis with rapid symptom resolution.
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For the Statin-Intolerant or Statin-Unwilling Patient, Part 2: Other Pharmaceutical OptionsFor the 1 in 3 individuals with hyperlipidemia who can't or won't take a statin, preventive cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas, MD, details 3 alternative drug classes.
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CDC ACIP Meeting October 23-24: Day 1 Recap for VaccinesThe ACIP voted on recommendations for monovalent SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster shots, lowering the age for pneumonia vaccination, and next steps for clesrovimab for RSV.
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Patient Cases Highlighting Integration of OSA Treatments into PracticePanelists discuss how real-world patient cases demonstrate the importance of individualizing obstructive sleep apnea treatment plans by considering factors such as disease severity, comorbidities, lifestyle, and patient preferences to optimize outcomes.
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Take-Home Thoughts for Managing DiabetesEden Miller, DO, shares key takeaways on how personalized treatment helps in the management of diabetes.
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Practice Pearls for Discussing COVID-19 Vaccines with PatientsDrs Tina Q. Tan and Rodney Rohde share final thoughts on addressing patient and parent concerns with COVID-19 vaccines.
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Lilly Makes Tirzepatide Single-Dose Vials Available as Self-Pay Option at 50% DiscountVials of tirzepatide 2.5 mg and 5 mg will be available with a prescription for the labeled drug through LillyDirect after completing a multistep verification process, the company said.
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Prenatal Exposure to Antibiotics May Increase Risk for Long-Term Health Problems in ChildrenThe potential adverse outcomes include asthma, food allergies, cerebral palsy, and cancer, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Roflumilast Associated with Increase in 5-Year Mortality Risk in Patients with COPDIn a large study of patients with COPD, a small increase in 5-year all-cause mortality risk was observed among those using roflumilast.
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Telemedicine vs In-person Care: In Addiction Medicine, Options are KeyCOVID-19 has dealt in-person addiction treatment a blow, but the chief medical officer of Groups Recover Together tells a telemedicine success story with a hybrid ending.
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Texting Patients? Don't Make these HIPAA MistakesTrain your staff well, says this expert in business texting solutions, and make sure to develop and use appropriate checks and balances.
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Final Thoughts on Identifying and Managing Patients with T1DPanelists discuss how early identification of Type 1 diabetes through screening programs, combined with emerging therapies like teplizumab, offers new opportunities for intervention and improved patient outcomes in at-risk populations.
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Vaccination Strategies Practice Pearls And Key Take AwaysDrs John Russell, Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Charles Vega, Wendy Wright, And Neil Skolnik provide their practice pearls and key thoughts on how to vaccinate their patient populations in the upcoming influenza season.
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For Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease, Genetic Testing Holds PromiseA recent American Kidney Fund survey of 300 primary care and specialty clinicians found ~15% of their patients had kidney disease of unknown origin.
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Efsitora Alfa, Eli Lilly’s Once Weekly Insulin, Has Positive Topline Results in Two TrialsAcross two clinical trials in the QWINT program, once-wekly efsitora showed comparable A1C reduction to frequently used daily insulins.
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Take-home Messages for Acute Pain ManagementBenjamin W. Friedman, MD, MS; Francesca Beaudoin, MD, MS, PhD; Paul Arnstein, RN, PhD, FAAN; and Jeff Gudin, MD, provide take-home messages to providers treating patients with acute pain.
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Guidance for PCPs: Streamlining Menopause CarePanelists discuss strategies for simplifying complex information for primary care physicians (PCPs), provide tips on how PCPs can effectively communicate evidence-based treatment options to patients, and outline actionable points and key takeaways to enhance patient care in managing menopause symptoms.
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The CMS CED Policy Limits Treatment for Early Alzheimer's Disease: What It Is and How It WorksThe coverage with evidence development (CED) policy requires enrollment in an active clinical trial for an adult to be eligible for Medicare coverage of treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
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Cannabis: An "Ins and Outs" Primer for Primary CareA concise update on legal status, FDA approvals, patient safety, and public perception.
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Distinct Patterns of BP in Early Gestation Predict Hypertensive Disorders: StudyInvestigators identified 6 blood pressure patterns that, when combined with other risk factors, accurately stratified risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
