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RFK Jr Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children, Pregnant WomenHHS Secretary Kennedy announced the CDC will no longer recommend vaccination against infection with SARS-CoV-2 for the 2 vulnerable populations.
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Hey Doc: Use or Lose those Vacation DaysVacation behavior among US physicians was found wanting, with more than half taking less than 15 days/year, 20% taking ≤5 days, and 70% working on their time off.
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Semaglutide Cuts Cardiovascular Risk by 20% in Adults with Obesity, CVD and Without DiabetesAHA 2023: Semaglutide 2.4 mg reduced the risk of serious cardiovascular events by 20% in patients with obesity and overweight with established CVD but without diabetes, according to full SELECT trialresults.
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Lung Cancer Survival Improved Significantly Based on Early CT Screening: 20-Year Follow-Up Study FindingsEarly CT screening led to a 20-year lung cancer survival rate of 81% in the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program. Details, here.
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Final Thoughts on Strategies for Managing and Monitoring Patients Receiving TeplizumabThe panel concludes its discussion with key takeaways on the optimal care of patients with type 1 diabetes care and thoughts on unmet needs within the treatment space.
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Practice Pearls for Optimizing MDD TreatmentGreg Mattingly, MD, and Jeremey Schreiber, MSN, PMHNP-BC, provide their practice pearls for community psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who care for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) to optimize their treatment and management.
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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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Final Thoughts on Treatment of AsthmaRaffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI; and Andrew White, MD, give final thoughts on asthma management, considering the current treatment landscape.
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Flu Vaccination for Children May Reduce Hospitalization for RSV, Suggest New DataThe influenza vaccine may offer a protective effect against hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus in young children, suggest data from Australia.
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Dosing Strategy and Final Pearls for Nirsevimab for RSVExperts conclude their discussion on the efficacy and safety study of nirsevimab for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) commenting on possible dosing strategies and key takeaways from this study.
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Upadacitinib Safe and Effective for Atopic Dermatitis in Adolescents at 76 Weeks: RCT AnalysisUpadacitinib (15 and 30 mg) was evaluated in adolescents with moderate to severe AD aged 12 to 17 years, with and without topical corticosteroids.
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Breakthroughs in Atopic Dermatitis with Linda Stein Gold, MD: Primary Viewpoints Podcast“I think it’s important to have a lot of tools in our toolbox, and [tapinarof cream 1%] is one that gives us great flexibility," said Linda Stein Gold, MD.
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Q&A: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Devices and TechnologiesWade Brosius, DO, Shelton Hager, MD, and Steven Peskin, MD, answer questions relating to diabetic retinopathy screening devices and highlight novel technologies utilized in this space.
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Q&A: Managing Chronic Itch With Renowned Investigator Gil Yosipovitch, MDRAD 2025: World expert on the pathophysiology of itch Gil Yosipovitch, MD, answers questions on the disease of chronic itch and on the expanding options for targeted treatment.
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An Overview of Coding and Billing With AI Skin Check ToolsPanelists discuss billing and coding procedures for skin scanning devices, focusing on the use of unlisted Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) 99 codes with proper documentation and modifiers, the importance of clear communication with billing teams, available educational resources to aid primary care settings, and operational considerations including scope-of-practice variations for device use among clinical staff.
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Make It Routine: Screening for Cognitive Decline in Primary CareListen to our latest podcast episode to discover how early dementia detection enhances care and quality of life, with actionable strategies for primary care teams to implement now.
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Importance of Patient Education and Multidisciplinary CommunicationPanelists discuss how proper application technique and adherence are vital for topical atopic dermatitis treatments. Effective provider communication and primary care provider/dermatologist collaboration optimize patient outcomes through education and coordinated care. Primary care providers and dermatologists should coordinate care through clear communication, shared protocols, and defined referral pathways to optimize atopic dermatitis management and improve patient outcomes.
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Obesity: How Can America Afford to Treat the Disease?While incretin-based antiobesity medications are the optimal treatment for some, there are other less costly approaches that can support weight loss success, this author says.
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Preventing Colon Cancer Before It Starts: Researchers Explore Novel Therapeutic StrategiesWilliam Grady, MD, talks about the latest research in colorectal cancer, including treatments targeting senescent cells that contribute to tumor formation.
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Dose Lifestyle Like Another Drug During GLP-1 Therapy, says Lifestyle and Obesity Medicine SpecialistJonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, board certified in lifestyle and obesity medicine, explains how the 6 pillars of the former are essential to success in the latter.
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Vaccine Clinic: If Abuelo Could See Me NowAs a second-year medical student volunteers at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, the Spanish last name shared by the elderly couple now in front of her is a poignant reminder of why she chose medicine.
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Final Thoughts on Treatment of AsthmaRaffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI; and Andrew White, MD, give final thoughts on asthma management, considering the current treatment landscape.
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Learning that Health Care is a PrivilegeA young medical student, native of Peru and now resident of Georgia in the US, relates her early education in health care disparities, first in Peru, then in her adopted home.
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FDA Greenlights Low-Dose Clorthalidone (12.5 mg) for Treatment of Hypertension in AdultsLow-dose clorthalidone offers clinicians a new option for initiating treatment that may mitigate well-known metabolic adverse effects.
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Fact vs Fiction in Alzheimer DiseaseNovember is Alzheimer Awareness Month and a good time to look at common myths held by clinicians and patients alike - and the facts to refute them.
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Improved Diabetes and Kidney Function Control With KidneyIntelXDrs Aide Vega and Fernando Carnavali highlight the increased control in both diabetes and kidney function with the use of KidneyIntelX in patients with DKD.
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Risk Stratification for Preeclampsia Would Save Lives, Reduce Burden of Cost to Health Care SystemIdentifying women at risk for preeclampsia with severe features and the most effective treatment is essential to reduce morbidity as well as to contain costs.
