Chronic Lung Disease and COVID-19: ALA Answers Patient Questions
Does COVID-19 cause lasting consequences in patients with chronic lung disease? The answer to this and other common FAQs from these patients provided by the American Lung Association.
COVID-19 Fact vs Fiction: 9 Myth-busting Answers from the World Health Organization
Fact or fiction? Vaccines against pneumonia can protect against COVID-19. Plus 8 more questions and answers from the World Health Organization.
10 COVID-19 Vaccines & Treatments in Development
There are more than 80 clinical trials in progress globally to test treatments and vaccines targeting COVID-19. We highlight 10 here.
COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease: Clinical Guidance for Primary Care
The case fatality rate for patients with COVID-19 and CVD is higher than for cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. Here is current guidance from the ACC.
SARS-CoV-2 Lingers in Air, Endures on Plastic, Steel
A new study reports that coronavirus remains viable in aerosol for up to 3 hours, a finding that could help inform theories of contagion.
COVID-19 and Diabetes: What Your Patients Need to Know
The American Diabetes Association warns that COVID-19 may cause severe complications in patients with diabetes. Here’s how you can help.
COVID-19 Cures Offered Online: FDA Shuts Down Fraud
Fraudulent claims on treatments and cures for COVID-19 infection are flooding social media and other digital communications. Here, 6 samples of misinformation your patients may be reading.
3 Diabetes Case Challenges: Choose the Next Best Rx
These 3 case studies illustrate the challenges of intensifying treatment in complex T2D patients--and also the options available to individualize that next step.
COVID-19 PCP Office Operations Checklist
Eliminate waiting room magazines; cross-train staff for all essential functions; reorganize waiting area to “contain” febrile patients. Check, check, check?
My High-risk Flu Patients Get Antibiotics, and Here’s Why
Of course they get oseltamivir—but our author has been adding azithromycin for his high-risk patients since the 2015-16 season. He explains why.
Coronavirus: Answers to Common Patient Questions
How many people have died from coronavirus? How is coronavirus spread? The CDC suggests answers to these and other common questions patients may be asking.
Ketamine as an Analgesic: An 11-question Quiz
Sample: For which type of pain is there the most evidence supporting the use of ketamine?
Gastric Distress: 3 GI Case Challenges
H. pylori, penicillin allergy, gastrin 1000 pg/mL, recurrent duodenal ulcer, and more. Meet 3 new patients and decide the next steps.
5 Facts about Syphilis: A Brief Quiz
How much do you know about syphilis prevention, screening, and treatment? Test yourself with these 5 true or false questions.
Infectious Disease: 9 Catching Questions
Are you up-to-date on the latest infectious disease research? Find out with these 9 catching questions.
American Geriatrics Society 2019 Beers Criteria Update
The American Geriatrics Society released the 2019 updates to the Beers Criteria. What are the key takeaways for primary care physicians? Scroll through our slideshow to find out.
8 Questions on Personalized Medicine for Cystic Fibrosis
Take this brief test to find out what you know about key developments in the evolution of this emerging treatment option.
New Pledge to Abolish Pernicious Obesity Stigma
Global leaders in obesity research plus hundreds of medical, scientific, & academic associations and institutions have taken this pledge to end the stigma.
International Consensus Condemns Weight Bias
Obesity stigma is pervasive & resilient. A landmark statement demands we eliminate the gap between the social narrative and scientific evidence.
Childhood Obesity: 5 Key Research Updates for Primary Care
The strongest evidence to date found that fast food alone leads to childhood obesity, adolescent obesity linked to midlife cancer, and 3 more key updates.