Primary care physicians noted increased stress among patients during the pandemic and worry that telehealth visits may have hidden signs of drug misuse.

New survey finds 78% of US adults either believe or are unsure about at least 4 of 8 COVID-19 myths tested, with unvaccinated adults among the most likely to hold misconceptions.

Weight bias or stigma in healthcare settings, whether explicit or implicit, may keep patients from getting care. Find a review of the recent literature in this slide show.

Chest pain evaluation requires timely and accurate distinction between serious and benign causes. The 2021 ACC/AHA guideline authors provide 10 important reminders.

In the first review of its kind, authors found encouraging evidence supporting the use of hypnosis for chronic neuropathic pain treatment. Find key results in our new slideshow.

COVID-19 has changed many of what we know as standard operating procedures during flu season. How would you handle these 5 situations, for example?

Heart failure drugs in the pipeline now number more than 100 and include familiar names plus dozens of new ones. Get a top-line look at 6 of the most promising.

Primary care physicians express concern that long-haul COVID-19 will create new challenges for an already dwindling workforce, according to new national survey.

Advances in heart failure management, including inroads in treatment for HFpEF, are happening fast. Try 8 questions to find out how well you’ve been following the news.

The impact on sexual function of chronic pain conditions has received little research inquiry and requires much more focused clinical attention.

Findings from the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey have public health advocates concerned. Find out why in this 7-question quiz.

SGLT-2 inhibitors have proven effective in disease modification as well as symptom improvement across HF phenotypes and severity. Get a quick summary of the research.

Fielding inappropriate patient requests and getting to "No" while preserving rapport with a patient is an essential clinical skill. AAFP has a 5-step approach.

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.