2019 US Teen Drug & Alcohol Use: Monitoring the Future Survey
Survey Says: Use of cigarettes and alcohol is down among teens but daily marijuana use is up among 8th graders and and vaping is accelerating rapidly among 10th and 12th graders.
Depression Treatment in Primary Care Gets a Lift
Highlights from a recent evidence-based review offer guidance on feasible depression treatments in primary care.
First Oral CGRP Blocker FDA-Approved for Migraine in Adults
The FDA has approved the first oral CGRP receptor antagonist in pill form for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
10 Questions on the Year in Primary Care
From measles resurgence to new CVD guidelines, refresh your memory of this year’s highlights with our quiz on the most-read content on Patient Care®.
7 Questions on CF: Sweat Tests, Breast Milk, Tobramycin, & More
Try these 7 questions on guideline-oriented cystic fibrosis diagnosis and treatment.
Obesity Perceptions and Attitudes: A Quiz
Is there an attitude problem about obesity?
Is Santa Claus Healthy? 5 Lifestyle Habits: Naughty and Nice
Is Santa's lifestyle good for his health? Scroll through this quick slideshow for a deeper look at how 5 of his habits, both naughty and nice, impact his health.
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.
12 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2019
ICYMI: Get a quick look at 12 of the many drugs FDA-approved in 2019 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.
10 MORE Doctor Gifts Worth Giving
RELAX: The right gift is out there--as proof, Patient Care has collected 10 more ideas for medical merry-making that range from serious to silly. Enjoy!
The Holidays: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Check out the good, the bad, and the ugly side of the holiday season and how it impacts the overall well-being of both physicians and patients.
Knee Injury
A 44-year-old man arrives at the ED via ambulance complaining of knee pain and inability to bend or fully straighten his left leg. He had been in a wrestling competition.
10 Doctor Gifts Worth Giving (and, having)
In an effort to promote some good-natured holiday healthcare gift-giving, editors at Patient Care® did some window shopping for you.
8 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
From healthy eating patterns to keeping that feast safe to eat, offer patients these 8 tips to kick off a healthier holiday season.
Diabetes Drugs and Cardio-renal Protection: Trials and Indications
Cardiovascular outcomes trials of diabetes drugs have led to label expansions and guideline endorsements. Do you recall the studies and the outcomes? Find out, here.
Managing EVALI Patients during Flu Season: 6 CDC Recommendations
These 6 recommendations from the CDC can aid physicians in differential diagnosis and treatment of EVALI and the flu.
AHA 2019: 11 Late Breaking Clinical Trials At-a-Glance
AHA 2019 ICYMI: Summaries of 11 late-breaking clinical trials presented at the 2019 Scientific Sessions held in Philadelphia, PA, Nov 16-18.
Depression Presents Diagnostic Challenges in Primary Care
Highlights of an evidence-based review offer practical guidance for effective depression screening and assessment strategies for primary care physicians.
Smoking in the USA: 11 Questions on the Latest Numbers
Sample: What tobacco product was most commonly used among US adults in 2018? E-cigarettes? Traditional cigarettes? Neither? The answer may surprise.
GALILEO: Rivaroxaban Caused Harm after TAVR
AHA Scientific Sessions 2019: Post-TAVR use of rivaroxaban is not recommended for routine use among patients with no indication for anticoagulation.