KDIGO 2022 Diabetes Management in CKD Guideline: A Topline Look at the Focused Update
This topline look at the KDIGO 2022 updated guideline highlights new recommendations for clinical use of SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA, and nonsteroidal MRA.
Obesity in the US: Highs and Lows by State
From highest percentage of children with obesity to lowest percentage of adults with high cholesterol, see how obesity hits home in our new slideshow.
Top 10 Diets for 2023: US News & World Report Rankings
US News and World Report released its annual “Best Diets” rankings for 2023. Out of nearly 40 of the most popular diets ranked by health experts, these 10 came out on top.
13 Key Action Steps on Pediatric Obesity Evaluation and Treatment: An American Academy of Pediatrics Guideline Topline
The 13 Key Action Steps in the AAP's landmark obesity guidelines reflect more than a decade of research on evaluation and treatment of the disease in children and adolescents.
15 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2022
Get a quick look at 15 of the many FDA-approved drugs in 2022 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.
2022 CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids: A 10-question Quiz
Get up-to-date on the newest guidance for clinicians managing acute, subacute, and chronic pain in adults with this quick quiz.
5 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q4 2022
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for conditions treated in primary care. Are you up-to-date? Click through to find out.
Topics in Cardiometabolic Disease: Hypertension Guideline Quiz
Cardiometabolic disease affects 1 out of every 2 Americans today. This first of 4 quizzes tests your knowledge of how to manage hypertension, heart failure, and renal disease.
9 Indicators of Personal Stress and How the 50 States Rank
From crime rates and credit scores to average health and hours worked in a week, find the 5 states that rank highest and the 5 lowest across 9 composite measures of stress.
Respiratory Virus Season Update: By the Numbers
Opioids for Pain Management: Guideline Topline for Primary Care
A guideline topline of the CDC's 2022 clinical guidance for prescribing opioids for pain in adults.
US Mental Health Crisis Meets Limited Treatment Capacity: APA Survey Findings
While 60% of US psychologists have no openings for new patients, demand for treatment continues to rise, especially among adolescents and health care workers.
5 Cities Benefitting Most & Least from New Medical Debt Credit Reporting Changes
Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion announced 3 major changes to medical debt reporting, expected to remove ~70% of medical collection debt tradelines from consumer credit reports.
Obesity Research Roundup for Primary Care: 5 Studies At-a-Glance from ObesityWeek® 2022
Semaglutide yields "amazing" weight loss in adolescents, phenotype-tailored lifestyle approach leads to greater weight loss vs standard methods, and more.
7 RSV Myths and Facts: Prepare for the New Wave of Misinformation
RSV is back for the 2022-23 respiratory virus season and is unfamiliar to many. Click through this quick collection of myths already in circulation to prepare.
Pharmacologic Interventions for Adults with Obesity: Guideline Topline for Primary Care
The American Gastroenterological Association released its first medical guideline recommending prescription medications for weight loss in adults with obesity. A review, here.
Alcohol Use in America: By the Numbers
Which states have the most binge drinkers? Or the most alcohol-related deaths? A recent analysis provides answers.
COVID-19 Vaccine Status Update: Adults, Bivalent Boosters, Kids, & Teens
The overall US COVID-19 vaccination picture has both bright spots and dark areas. Get a quick look at details from the most recent KFF Vaccine Monitor survey.
Gabapentin and US Overdose Deaths: 10 Questions
Gabapentin-involved overdose deaths doubled in Q2 2020 compared to Q1 2019, the CDC reports. What do you know, and maybe not know, about the troubling trend?
Physician Wellbeing: Current State & Solutions to Improve It
There was no change in physician burnout in the past year and it remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic times, according to a new nationwide survey.
