What has COVID-19 Taught the US About Flu?
Vaccination against flu is the best protection from the infection according to 61% of US adults surveyed by NFID. How do the rest feel about the threat?
COVID-19 Hospitalization 23 Times Higher for Unvaccinated During Omicron Surge
The COVID-19 Omicron variant may cause milder disease than the Delta variant, but its rapid spread in Los Angeles County still singled out unvaccinated Angelinos.
Omicron Subvariant BA.2: What We Know Now
Known as BA.2, the new Omicron subvariant is now circulating at low levels in the US. What can you tell your patients? Here's what we know, now.
PrEP for HIV Prevention: A Guideline Update Topline
The CDC update recommends that clinicians advise all sexually active patients about PrEP and includes a new section on prescribing injectable bimonthly cabotegravir.
Where are US Youth at Greatest Risk and Why? States Ranked on 6 Key Indicators
The highest percentage of youth without a high school diploma is in New Mexico and the youth poverty rate is highest in DC. More red flag indicators follow.
Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Treatment: A Guideline Topline
The American Academy of Neurology recently issued a guideline on oral and topical treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy. Here, a concise summary for clinicians.
8 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q4 2021
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.
Top 10 Diets for 2022: US News & World Report Rankings
US News and World Report released its annual “Best Diets” rankings for 2022. Out of 40 of the most popular diets ranked by health experts, these 10 came out on top.
7 COVID-19 Home Test Kits Ranked by Usability
Seven at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, all available online or at retail, are ranked for dexterity required, instruction legibility, and other features you may need to parse for your patients.
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots: Questions Patients May Ask, Answers to Help Physicians Prepare
“Do booster shots use the same ingredients as existing vaccines?” is just 1 question you may be asked as patients get a booster shot. Prepare yourself with these updated CDC answers.
US Flu Activity for the Week Ended 1/1/2022
Click through top flu indicators tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weekly US influenza surveillance report.
Shingles Vaccine Recap: A Shingrix Primer for Primary Care
Herpes zoster vaccination rates in the US have ticked up only minimally since FDA approval of Shingrix. Brush up on the basics of the vaccine and pass it on to your patients.
The Obesity Drug Pipeline: 10 Questions on Rx Development
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of recent advances most likely to have an impact on weight management in your practice.
Platelet-rich Plasma Injections for Osteoarthritis: How Effective Are They?
Platelet-rich plasma, in theory, seems like a logical and potentially beneficial treatment for osteoarthritis. Our pain expert reviews 2 recent studies that are telling.
Lipids, Atherosclerosis, & Thrombosis: A Cardiometabolic Disease Quiz
When is aspirin appropriate in primary ASCVD prevention? Should ezetimibe be added to maximal statin therapy in T2D? This quiz tests your guideline savvy.
2021’s Healthiest & Unhealthiest States: Annual UnitedHealth Foundation Ranking
The annual "America's Health Rankings" report found Louisiana ranked lowest in 3 of the 5 categories assessed. Find the 5 states ranking highest and lowest in each for 2021.
10 More Great Doctor Gifts Worth Giving ... or Having for 2021-2022
A digital text highlighter/scanner that translates and talks back; those stethoscopes with the wild-animal themed tubing. Check them out, plus 8 more Great Doctor Gifts.
12 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2021
Get a quick look at 12 of the many FDA-approved drugs in 2021 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.
Flu Takes Backseat to COVID-19: Survey of US Adults
Getting sick with COVID-19 is more worrisome to US adults than contracting the flu, the NFID found. How will that impact uptake of the flu shot this season?
Influenza Virus: How well do you know this enemy?
The flu is well known to all primary care providers - but contributor Terry Brenneman, MD, created 6 questions on topics you might not ordinarily discuss. Quiz time.