Phantom Limb Pain
Few common pain conditions have been as vexing to both patients and physicians as phantom limb pain. In our new slideshow, get a primer on prevention, treatment, pharmacotherapy, and more.
Post-COVID Conditions: What the CDC Wants you to Know
The CDC term "post-COVID conditions" includes the wide range of physical and emotional sequelae affecting many patients for ≥4 weeks post-infection.
Clinical Trial Updates at the ADA Scientific Sessions 2021: A few primary care musts
The American Diabetes Association 2021 Scientific Sessions run from June 25 to 29. This short slide show highlights 6 clinical trial updates that are a "must see" for primary care clinicians.
OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Health Care Workers
OSHA issued its long-awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for health care workers. Find key takeaways in part 1 of our 2-part series.
OSHA COVID-19 Health Screening & Medical Management for Health Care Employees
The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard ensures health care employees the right to full protection from COVID-19 exposure, ongoing remuneration in case of illness, and immunity from retaliation.
8 Questions on T2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Using Prediabetes Subphenotypes
Assessment of prediabetes subphenotypes is a novel approach to better screening, prevention, and treatment for patients at risk of progression to T2D. Find out how much you know about it.
Is the US Pandemic State of Mind Coming to an End?
A new survey reveals Americans’ shifting views on the overall COVID-19 situation, the vaccination process, fears surrounding contracting the virus, and more.
States Recovering Quickest from COVID-19
As the US gradually recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, some states are progressing faster than others, according to a new survey. Review key rankings in our new slideshow.
Youth Tobacco Use in America: An Update
More US teens prefer menthol-flavored e-cigarettes, significant surge in use of disposable e-cigarettes, and additional findings from the 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey, here.
A Test of CKD IQ: 10 Questions for Primary Care Clinicians
CKD IQ Test Preview: When should you suspect kidney disease? What measure is used to define chronic kidney disease? What UACR test result indicates albuminuria? Good luck.
5 Myths that Persist about COVID-19 Vaccines
Truth: 67% of US unvaccinated adults believe or cannot judge the veracity of the 5 myths that follow. With more than half the population not fully vaccinated, there is more work to do.
US STD Rates Reach New Heights: A Quiz on CDC’s 2019 STD Surveillance Report
Rates of reported STD cases in the US have reached an all-time high, again. Are you caught up on the latest CDC numbers? Try your hand at these 7 questions to find out.
10 Doses of Healthcare Humor for the Holidays
Holiday blues setting in? Get back in the pink with our slide show of chart bloopers, MD one-liners, and other quasi-clinical fun. Ho Ho Ho!
COVID-19 Vaccination: 9 Questions on the Patient Perspective
SAMPLE: Approximately what percentage of US adults plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine once one becomes available? And 8 more questions on the patient perspective.
Humor is More than a Bodily Fluid
Put some therapeutic comedy into your daily routine--study up with this slideshow of medical humor highlights from around the web.
Top 5 Seizure and Epilepsy Apps for Primary Care
A first aid guide for caregivers, an app that allows patients to track epilepsy trends, and 3 more top epilepsy and seizure apps for primary care.
Medical Humor Goes Off the Charts
One-liners and bloopers and puns, oh my! Venture here into the mad and merry old Land of Osler, where laughter, the best medicine, reigns supreme.
More Medical Humor Goes Off the Charts
Need an extra dose of fun to help ease into the week? Sit back and scroll through our slides for medical puns and bloopers that will tickle your funny bone.
Influenza, Pneumococcal Disease, and COVID-19: What do Americans Think?
A new survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases found key insights into what Americans believe about flu, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19.
Medical Economics 2020 Burnout Survey Results: Physicians Face Unprecedented Crisis
Nearly two-thirds of physicians say the COVID-19 pandemic has made them feel more burned out.