Should We be Wary of Sunscreen?
A new study published in JAMA suggests the FDA may have reason to look more closely at the ingredients that protect patients from sun damage. Try this question on the details.
Tobacco and Lung Health: A “World No Tobacco Day” Quiz
World No Tobacco Day is on May 31, 2019. Patient Care helps support the WHO observance with this quick 10-question quiz on the health impact of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
5 Questions on Tramadol and Mortality in Osteoarthritis Patients
Tramadol is often prescribed for osteoarthritis pain based on a perception that it is a “safer opioid.” But is that true? Take our quick quiz to find out.
US Prescription Drug Use: 7 Questions to Test Assumptions
The National Center for Health Statistics recently released a report on prescription drug use in the US. Take this 7-question quiz to see how much you know about the latest findings.
Dazed and Confused: 6 CBD Myths and Realities
Help patients sift through the barrage of misinformation, half-truths, and unproven evidence to set them straight about CBD.
Managing the Emotional Side of Migraines
How can you help migraine patients who suffer from psychiatric conditions such as depression or anxiety? A headache expert says a simple question can make a huge impact.
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing and Primary Care: A 10-question Quiz
How much do you know about the increasingly popular direct-to-consumer genetic testing? Find out with this 10-question quiz.
Unilateral Lower Leg Edema with Calf Pain
A 62-year-old man being treated for lymphoma is sent to the ED by his oncologist for evaluation of left ankle swelling. Is this DVT? What's your diagnosis?
Caffeine to the Extreme: A High-octane Quiz
The caffeine in an average cup o' joe delivers the ideal morning jolt, but concentrated amounts can be fatal. How little is dangerous? Find out, here.
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.
Non-pharmacologic Migraine Management Tips
How do you help patients with migraine who ask for methods other than, or as adjuvants to, medical therapy? A headache expert offers suggestions to pass on.
Impact of Food Choice on Asthma Symptoms
Are GMOs safe for patients with asthma? What about Chinese food? Or high fructose corn syrup? Before you shake your head, read this slideshow.
Youth Who Vape: Fact or Fiction?
E-cigarette use among high school teens rose nearly 1286% between 2011 and 2018. Test your knowledge of this alarming trend with this quick quiz.
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.
Drug Use & Abuse: 10 Qs to Decipher
Sample: In 2017, >70 200 drug overdose deaths occurred in the US. Approximately what percentage of those deaths involved an opioid?
4 Non-traditional Jobs for MDs You May Not Have Considered
Ever thought of leaving healthcare? Or, even just doing the research? Take your MD/other degree with you and try these 4 options on for size.
Substance Use and Abuse: An Update
Brief summaries highlight the latest developments and research findings regarding this serious and growing health problem.
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.
E-cigarettes: The New Gateway to Smoking for US Youths
A new study found that electronic cigarette use may lead some US youths to get hooked on traditional combustible cigarettes when they would otherwise never try smoking.
Hypoxia and Normal Chest X-ray in a Young Woman
The 32-year-old presents to the ED after 2 hours of acute nonpleuritic dyspnea--a first-ever episode. How would you proceed?
