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March 21st 2024
Cologuard Plus bests previous iteration and demonstrates greater sensitivity and specificity for any CRC relative to fecal immunochemical tests.
March 15th 2024
Findings from the ECLIPSE clinical trial showed the blood-based cancer screening test detects 83% of people with CRC, with a specificity of 90%.
March 12th 2024
A CPT code for time spent petitioning insurance companies to approve patient prescriptions has been proposed before; sentiment was not unanimous.
Study Highlights Factors that Influence Patient Engagement with Remote CVD Risk Reduction Intervention
AHA Scientific Sessions 2021: Employment status and higher caregiver burden were linked to increased engagement with a videoconferencing-based intervention to reduce the risk of CVD.
Pragmatic Execution of Online Obesity Treatment in Primary Care Found Effective in New Study
ObesityWeek 2021: Regular engagement in online behavioral obesity treatment program within primary care network produced clinically significant weight loss in new study.
Mobile App Helps Patients Achieve Sustained BP Reduction, Particularly in Stage 2 Hypertension
Novel peer-reviewed study found that a mobile hypertension self-management program can support long-term BP control and very high BP detection.
Smartphone-based ECG Screening Detects More Atrial Fibrillation than Usual Care in American Indian Adults
A new study found that mobile-based ECG screening for AF could improve health outcomes among American Indian adults who have historically endured greater health disparities.
How to Optimize Telemedicine for Older Adults, During COVID-19 and Beyond
Telemedicine use has increased significantly since COVID-19 began and while not new to all patients and providers, can pose unique challenges to care for older adults.
Telemedicine Gains More Ground During COVID-19
A recent survey conducted by Doximity found that US physician and patient adoption of telemedicine is quickly rising amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Top 5 Seizure and Epilepsy Apps for Primary Care
A first aid guide for caregivers, an app that allows patients to track epilepsy trends, and 3 more top epilepsy and seizure apps for primary care.
Telemedicine Services among Patients with Obesity during Quarantine Linked to Weight Loss, Healthier Eating
Patients with obesity who utilized telemedicine services during quarantine achieved an average 2 kg weight loss, according to new research presented at the ObesityWeek®2020 virtual meeting.
Telemonitoring May Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Rate by 50% in Patients with Hypertension
A new study found adults with high blood pressure were about half as likely to have serious cardiovascular events after receiving telemonitoring vs those receiving primary care.
New AI Tool in Development for Quicker COVID-19 Diagnosis
The novel AI tool can help frontline health care workers quickly distinguish between COVID-19 pneumonia and non-COVID-19 as they deal with the rising number of patients.
Top 5 Cardio Apps for Primary Care
Help your patients stay active and heart-healthy for American Heart Month with these top 5 cardio apps.
Top 5 Neonatal Care Apps for Primary Care
An app for answering common breastfeeding questions, another to aide in interpreting bilirubin trends in newborns, and 3 more top neonatal care apps.
Top 5 Board Review Apps for Primary Care Providers
The NEJM Knowledge+ Internal Medicine Review app, a flashcard app from the American College of Physicians, and 3 more apps that can help busy physicians ace any board exam.
Top 5 Hepatology Apps for Primary Care Providers
A mobile compendium of hepatology assessment tools, an app to help select the right treatment regimen, and 3 more liver apps for primary care.
Top 5 Adolescent Medicine Apps for Primary Care
An app for birth control education, another that helps young patients transition to adult providers, and 3 more must-have adolescent apps for primary care.
Top 5 Physical Rehabilitation Apps for Primary Care Providers
What apps should you recommend to patients who are in physical therapy? Here are highlights of 5 physical therapy apps to consider.
Top 5 Post-bariatric Surgery Apps for Primary Care
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle after bariatric surgery can prove difficult for patients, but these 5 apps can help both in and out of the clinical setting.
The Next Top 5 FDA-Cleared Apps for Primary Care
A personal EKG monitor, an app that wirelessly connects to a smart thermometer, and 3 more FDA-cleared apps for primary care.
Top 5 Emergency Medicine Apps for Primary Care Providers
A pocket guide to manage pediatric emergencies, an app to help diagnose a variety of eye conditions, and 3 other must-have emergency medicine apps for primary care physicians.
Top 5 FDA-Cleared Apps for Primary Care
From a mobile EKG monitor to a digital urinalysis app, these medical "devices" are changing the way healthcare is delivered.
Top 5 Multiple Sclerosis Apps for Primary Care Providers
A multiple sclerosis diagnosis can leave patients feeling overwhelmed, but these 5 apps can help providers guide patients through diagnosis and treatment.
Top 5 Heart Failure Apps for Primary Care Providers & Patients
From a mobile fluid tracker to an app with a 3-D beating heart, these are the top 5 heart failure apps that every primary care physician and patient should know about.
Top 5 Eye Care Apps for Primary Care Providers
What are the 5 must-have apps that physicians can use to promote optimal eye health? Scroll through our quick slideshow to find out.
Top 5 HIV Apps for Primary Care Providers
What are the top 5 HIV/AIDS apps that both physicians and patients can use? Scroll through our new slideshow to find out.
Top 5 COPD Apps for Primary Care Providers & Patients
An app that tracks cigarette cravings and moods, one that guides patients through proper inhaler use, and 3 other top COPD apps for both patients and physicians.
Top 5 Depression Apps for Primary Care Providers
This month, our app reviewer selected the top 5 depression apps that you and your patients can use. Which ones made the cut?
Top 5 Addiction Support Apps
Opioids, alcohol, other? In our short slide show, we review the top 5 apps to help you guide patients to and through addiction recovery.
Top 5 Immunization Apps for Primary Care Providers
Which immunization apps should you put on your mobile device today? Our app reviewer offers the complete rundown.
Top 5 Locum Tenens Apps for Primary Care Providers
Do you do locum tenens work or think you might be interested? Our app reviewer looks at 5 apps that help you plan, stay organized, manage budgets, and relax.
Top 5 Geriatric Medicine Apps for Primary Care Providers
Our app reviewer picked out the top 5 apps in geriatric care. Scroll through our quick slideshow to get the highlights.