New CDC COVID-19 Community Level Metrics: Questions Patients May Have, Answers to Prep Clinicians
What questions might patients have about the CDC's new framework to measure COVID-19 community levels? Prep with our new slideshow.
Unmet Needs in US Migraine Headache Management: OVERCOME Study First Data
Findings on use of acute and preventive migraine therapy continue to reveal gaps with far more patients eligible than the proportions using either type.
Acute Migraine Treatment: A Guide to Medication Options
When choosing a migraine treatment for acute attack relief, the American Headache Society suggests following these steps.
COVID-19 vs Influenza: 7 Questions on What Makes Them Different
From transmission to treatment, COVID-19 and flu have several similarities and differences. Knowing how they differ will be the key to diagnosis this flu season.
Severe Asthma Research Quiz: 8 Questions on Notable New Findings
New study findings on asthma exacerbation risk prediction, rapid steroid reduction, and patient perception of disease lead this quick quiz.
Physician Burnout Rates by Specialty in 2021
Emergency medicine and critical care had the highest rates of burnout in 2021 (and in 2020). Get a quick look at this stress indicator for 27 more disciplines.
Hypertension Toolkit for Primary Care Practice: A Heart Month Checklist
Recommendations on hypertension management from the US Surgeon General's office are summarized for at-a-glance American Heart Month reading.
Severe Asthma Research Recap: 8 Updates for Primary Care
Research summaries on GINA revisions, a steroid-reduction algorithm, factors that predict asthma exacerbation risk, and more.
US States Ranked by Life Expectancy in National Vital Statistics Report
The 50 states and DC are ranked by longest and shortest life expectancy at birth and at age 65 years and by the difference in life expectancy between men and women.
Blood Glucose Levels in T2D: 42 Factors that Make A Difference
These 42 factors that affect blood glucose are listed in categories including food, activity, and biological influences. Perfect information to share with your patients with T2D.
Virtual Reality as a Treatment for Chronic Pain
Is virtual reality a viable option for chronic pain management? A new scoping review suggests it has potential. Here, key findings for primary care.
Severe Uncontrolled Asthma: 5 Questions on Key Characteristics
Optimal use of biologic therapy for severe uncontrolled asthma rests on understanding of the disease itself. Try this quick quiz to test your knowledge.
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.