The first vaccine against COVID-19, 2 new treatments for migraine, a novel topical agent for atopic dermatitis, and 4 more recently approved drugs of interest to primary care.

From HIV to hypoglycemia to uncontrolled hypertension, get a recap of key clinical trials presented at IDWeek 2021, EASD 2021, and AHA Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2021.

Hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and NAFLD/NASH are frequently first diagnosed in primary care. Try these 10 questions on diagnosis and treatment of all 3.

COVID-19 and influenza share a number of similarities but have key differences. Knowing how they differ will be the key to diagnosis this flu season. Get quizzed!

Complex regional pain syndrome is often a medical challenge. Try this in-depth quiz on the etiology, the differential diagnosis, and most effective therapies.

The annual NIH-supported survey revealed changing substance use trends among college students and college-aged adults. Find key results for primary care in our quick slideshow.

More than half of adults in every US state had either overweight or obesity in 2020. This at-a-glance slide show reports more findings from an annual compilation of public data.

New hypertension research looks at stress hormones in early disease, the Quadpill as first Rx, tight BP control for older adults--for a start. We recap 8 new studies.

COVID-19 case increases in the past 7 days range from 100% to 3.16% among the 10 states with the most significant rises. Is your state among these?

What state has the lowest suicide rate? Which one has the highest share of adult depression? Find the answers and more insights from a nationwide analysis, here.

What does the evidence show for the clinical effectiveness of 10 of the most common elective orthopedic procedures? A recent umbrella review sheds light.

Identifying white coat and masked hypertension is essential for prevention of CV morbidity and mortality. Review the ACC/AHA recommendations on how to detect and manage.

According to the CDC, Vermont right now has the highest and Wyoming the lowest percentage of its state's population fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The 2021 American College of Gastroenterology guidelines on management of C. difficile reflect an expanding body of evidence for preventing, diagnosing, and treating the dangerous infection.

The CDC released the first set of new STI guidelines since 2015. What are the notable updates that primary care physicians should know? Find out here.

Who needs a flu shot and when is not always straightforward. This year it's more important than ever to know what the CDC recommends. Start with 3 short scenarios.

Test what you know about flu seasons past and what the flu season present might have in store with 8 questions based on the history. Remember: Winter is coming.

There is something new with the flu and the vaccine against it every year. We summarized answers to 10 questions frequently asked by patients and clinicians alike.

Why wouldn't a person with severe obesity want to talk about bariatric surgery? Why wouldn't the patient's physician want to do it? The reasons for hesitation are many.

The ESC Congress 2021, Aug 27-30, 2021, is here. For primary care, we highlight the "Hot Lines" clinical trial presentations where new data from novel trials will premier.