Speaking about treating mental health symptoms linked to COVID-19 infection, Dr Abby Cheng reiterates the importance of validating the patient's experience.
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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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Among study participants with migraine, investigators observed consistent and persistent device efficacy for pain relief, pain freedom, and functional disability freedom.

Ubrogepant 100 mg taken during the migraine prodrome significantly reduced onset of moderate or severe headache for 24 hours after study-drug dose.

With 3 vaccines approved against pneumococcal disease in adults, is there really the need - or the room - for 1 more? Here's what one physician thinks.

The vaccine has been available in Europe for more than 20 years; the ACIP published recommendations in November. Will any of your patients need it?
Is the patient's low energy related to long COVID-related depression, post-exertional malaise, both? The differential diagnosis is all about nuance, says physiatrist Cheng.

Twins randomly assigned to a plant-based diet had significant decreases in LDL-C concentration, fasting insulin levels, and body weight.
The dual GIP/GLP-1 mimetic is available by prescription for adults with obesity or overweight with comorbidities and Lilly is offering a savings card program.
Physiatrist Abby Cheng, MD, an author of the AAPM&R Long COVID Mental Health Consensus Guidance Statement, discusses why the symptoms can be confusing.

What about an MDF stethoscope from the wild-animal "Uncaged" collection with snow leopard tubing or a text highlighter that talks back? Find those and 8 More Can't Miss Doctor Gifts to give or to have.

It's time for some good-natured holiday health care gift-giving and we did some window shopping for you. Take a moment, take a breath, and scroll through 10 potential winners.

Statin use remained at only 35% among eligible adults since updated guidelines from ACC/AHA on cholesterol treatment.

The 10 most important take-homes from the 2023 ACC/AHA AF guidelines are summarized in this Guideline Topline, an at-a-glance preview for primary care.
Camouflaging e-cigarettes as kid- and teen-appealing drinks and toys may help youth conceal the products from adults, increase risk of harm to children.

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The coadministration of RSVpreF and seasonal influenza vaccine was found to generate robust immune responses in older adults, reported authors of new study.
Reducing stigma associated with chronic liver disease and expediting diagnosis and referral will take some time but progress is being made, Luxon says.
Transplant hepatologist Dr Bruce Luxon says primary care is essential to making progress against chronic liver disease but doesn't have the resources it needs.
