Slideshows

Fact or fiction? Vaccines against pneumonia can protect against COVID-19. Plus 8 more questions and answers from the World Health Organization.

There are more than 80 clinical trials in progress globally to test treatments and vaccines targeting COVID-19. We highlight 10 here.

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.

A new study reports that coronavirus remains viable in aerosol for up to 3 hours, a finding that could help inform theories of contagion.

The American Diabetes Association warns that COVID-19 may cause severe complications in patients with diabetes. Here’s how you can help.

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.

These 3 case studies illustrate the challenges of intensifying treatment in complex T2D patients--and also the options available to individualize that next step.

Eliminate waiting room magazines; cross-train staff for all essential functions; reorganize waiting area to “contain” febrile patients. Check, check, check?

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.

Sample: For which type of pain is there the most evidence supporting the use of ketamine?

H. pylori, penicillin allergy, gastrin 1000 pg/mL, recurrent duodenal ulcer, and more. Meet 3 new patients and decide the next steps.

How much do you know about syphilis prevention, screening, and treatment? Test yourself with these 5 true or false questions.

Are you up-to-date on the latest infectious disease research? Find out with these 9 catching questions. 

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.

Take this brief test to find out what you know about key developments in the evolution of this emerging treatment option.

Global leaders in obesity research plus hundreds of medical, scientific, & academic associations and institutions have taken this pledge to end the stigma.

Obesity stigma is pervasive & resilient. A landmark statement demands we eliminate the gap between the social narrative and scientific evidence.

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.