Lipid Management to Reduce ASCVD Risk: What Would AHA/ACC Do?
Try these 5 questions on patient CVD risk scenarios likely to present to primary care. Find out what you know about AHA/ACC guideline-recommended strategies.
FDA Alert: Hand Sanitizer Methanol Contamination
Hand sanitizer products contaminated with methyl alcohol have caused serious adverse events, including hospitalization, blindness, and death.
Medicare Use of Telehealth During COVID-19
Medicare beneficiary use of telehealth services reached nearly 9 million as COVID-19 shut down on-site visits. Will the options be permanent?
AHA Guidelines on Obesity for CVD Prevention: 5 Questions
Obesity is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease and can also be modified with comprehensive care. Test yourself on the AHA/ACC recommendations for that care.
COVID-19 Health Improvements: State by State
A new survey examined which states have experienced a positive or negative trend in their residents’ health in recent weeks of the pandemic. Find out which states are recovering in our quick slideshow.
8 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q2 2020
The first and only non-hormonal gel for pregnancy prevention, the first minocycline product for use in rosacea, and 6 more recently approved drugs of interest to primary care.
SGLT2 Inhibitors & GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Differences, Similarities, Patient Selection
SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists are changing the type 2 diabetes treatment paradigm. We summarize the most recent data here and offer guidance on patient benefits.
Physician Malpractice Data 2020: From the 91st Annual Physician Report
Data on physician malpractice rates are broken down across type of practice ownership, gender, age, geographic region, community type, and more.
Rare Disease Update for Primary Care
Patients with rare diseases often present to primary care first, with symptoms that may initially appear benign, but with further evaluation, lead to a critical diagnosis.
Behcet Basics for Primary Care: Diagnosis
Primary care physicians are in a key position to suspect and detect BD in their patients and refer them to a rheumatologist to confirm the diagnosis and initiate a treatment plan.
Type 2 Diabetes, on Insulin, Not at Goal: 2 Case Studies
Meet 2 type 2 diabetes patients on multiple antihyperglycemics but still not meeting the ADA recommended A1c goal of 7%. What are the next best steps?
Nonopioid Medications for Chronic Pain: An AHRQ Update
The AHRQ evaluates nonopioid medications including NSAIDs, gabapentinoids, antidepressants, and cannabinoids for efficacy in treatment of chronic noncancer pain.
Issues in Insulin Management: 3 Cases of Type 2 Diabetes
Three patients with type 2 diabetes in different stages of life and disease all require insulin management for A1c control.
TELEMEDICINE: Patient Preferences During COVID-19 and Beyond
Which of your patients will use telemedicine now? What type of care will they seek via telehealth? How many would much rather see you in person? More insights from a new survey.
Dispelling New Myths about Masks (and Shoes)
It’s a good idea to wear a mask while exercising and to thoroughly clean shoes to avoid bringing COVID-19 into the home, correct? Here are a few new myths your patients may be sharing.
Top Ancillary Services 2020: Secondary Income Sources in Primary Care
Physicians shared what ancillary services they provided most often in 2019 and how they earned secondary income, in the Medical Economics 91st annual Physician Report.
Top COVID-19 Vaccines in the Pipeline
Major companies like Moderna and AstraZeneca have launched clinical trials for potential COVID-19 vaccines. Which ones should be on the PCP’s radar? We’ve got answers.
2020 Physician Salary Data: The 91st Medical Economics Physician Report
Physicians break down how much they earn across a variety of criteria, including practice ownership, gender, age, community type, and more.
Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study Reports 22-year Results
New data from the Diabetes Prevention Outcomes Study shows persistent reduction of type 2 diabetes development over 22-year average follow-up.
511 Epidemiologists Weigh In on Resuming 20 Everyday Activities
The New York Times asked 511 epidemiologists when they might resume hair cuts, shaking hands, air travel, bus rides, and 15 other "normal" activities suspended during COVID-19 social distancing.
