FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Expanded Use of HF Drug
An FDA panel voted to recommend the expanded use of sacubitril/valsartan for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Burden of Poor Social Determinants of Health Correlated with Fatal, Nonfatal CHD
Results of a new study suggest a simple clinical approach to assessing individuals at high risk of CHD who would benefit from targeted intervention.
Acute Low Back Pain: 10 Questions on Risk Factors, Diagnosis
Acute low back pain remains one of the most common reasons for a healthcare visit. Try these 10 questions on a new analysis of risk factors and diagnosis.
Trust in the COVID-19 Vaccine is Fluid: KFF Vaccine Monitor Project Explains
A new Kaiser Family Foundation survey project found 85% of respondents trust their regular healthcare provider for information COVID-19 vaccination. PCPs, read more.
FDA Grants EUA for First Non-prescription, Fully-at-home COVID-19 Test Kit
The rapid antigen test for the detection of active COVID-19 in those with and without symptoms produces results within 20 minutes and will retail for about $30.
10 Doses of Healthcare Humor for the Holidays
Holiday blues setting in? Get back in the pink with our slide show of chart bloopers, MD one-liners, and other quasi-clinical fun. Ho Ho Ho!
COVID-19 Vaccination: 9 Questions on the Patient Perspective
SAMPLE: Approximately what percentage of US adults plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine once one becomes available? And 8 more questions on the patient perspective.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 15, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
Diabetic Retinopathy and the Importance of Screening
A discussion on optimizing the number of patients with diabetes who receive screening for diabetic retinopathy to ensure the best quality outcomes.
Implementing the Topcon ocular telehealth platform for diabetic retinopathy screening in primary care can increase number of screenings for diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes, affecting more than two in five Americans with diabetes.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 14, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 16 million; global cases have reached 72 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
The Importance of Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients With Diabetes
Learn why one organization prioritizes screening for diabetic retinopathy among patients with diabetes.
Seen in the ED Quiz: Epigastric Pain with Chills, Nausea
The patient denies fever, SOB, vomiting or diarrhea. He does admit discomfort around the right scapula. What is evident on the CT? What is your diagnosis?
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 10, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 69 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Associated with Lower Rate of T2D in Women
A recent study showed women who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had a 30% lower rate of type 2 diabetes vs women who did not.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 9, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 15 million; global cases have reached 68 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Asthma Research Update: 7 Studies At-a-Glance for Primary Care
Recent studies have reported the latest developments in asthma research. Scroll through these slides to find concise summaries of key points for clinical practice.
Liraglutide Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Obesity in Adolescents
With the updated label, liraglutide is the first FDA-approved therapy for adolescents with obesity in over a decade.
Guideline-directed Therapy for Asthma & COPD: Use This, Not That
Use ICS monotherapy for this, not that. For asthma COPD overlap, don't use that, use this. Try these 4 questions on GINA and GOLD recommended treatments.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 8, 2020
