10 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q4 2019
Two first-in-class migraine drugs, the first generic version of NuvaRing®, and 7 more fourth quarter FDA-approved drugs for primary care.
2019 US Teen Drug & Alcohol Use: Monitoring the Future Survey
Survey Says: Use of cigarettes and alcohol is down among teens but daily marijuana use is up among 8th graders and and vaping is accelerating rapidly among 10th and 12th graders.
Depression Treatment in Primary Care Gets a Lift
Highlights from a recent evidence-based review offer guidance on feasible depression treatments in primary care.
10 Questions on the Year in Primary Care
From measles resurgence to new CVD guidelines, refresh your memory of this year’s highlights with our quiz on the most-read content on Patient Care®.
Is It Celiac Disease, or Something Else?
Refractory disease, symptom mimics, and confounding comorbidities complicate these 3 cases. Can you tease out the answers?
10 Cystic Fibrosis Resources for Patients, Caregivers, Clinicians
For people with CF, their caregivers, loved ones, and clinicians, click through summaries of 10 well-established sources of support for all aspects of the condition.
Is Santa Claus Healthy? 5 Lifestyle Habits: Naughty and Nice
Is Santa's lifestyle good for his health? Scroll through this quick slideshow for a deeper look at how 5 of his habits, both naughty and nice, impact his health.
Top 5 Board Review Apps for Primary Care Providers
The NEJM Knowledge+ Internal Medicine Review app, a flashcard app from the American College of Physicians, and 3 more apps that can help busy physicians ace any board exam.
12 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2019
ICYMI: Get a quick look at 12 of the many drugs FDA-approved in 2019 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.
10 MORE Doctor Gifts Worth Giving
RELAX: The right gift is out there--as proof, Patient Care has collected 10 more ideas for medical merry-making that range from serious to silly. Enjoy!
New COPD Drugs: 2019 in Review
FDA 2019 approvals for COPD treatment included a cryotherapy spray and other novel & breakthrough therapies. Updates at-a-glance, here.
The Holidays: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Check out the good, the bad, and the ugly side of the holiday season and how it impacts the overall well-being of both physicians and patients.
HCV Point-of-Care Testing: Questions for Primary Care
Point of care HCV testing offers the promise of more widespread testing and more effective linkage to care. Find out what you know--and need to know.
10 Questions on the Year in COPD for Primary Care
Confirmation of <.70 ratio as cutoff for COPD diagnosis topped news in COPD research this year. Test yourself on details of all the other events.
COPD Differs by Sex (and Other Recent Findings)
COPD phenotypes differ by sex and ICS are still overprescribed-2 findings that lead this month’s lung disease research review for primary care.
10 Doctor Gifts Worth Giving (and, having)
In an effort to promote some good-natured holiday healthcare gift-giving, editors at Patient Care® did some window shopping for you.
Pulmonary Rehab in COPD: Mental Health & CV Considerations
Depression & anxiety in COPD patients respond well to pulmonary rehabilitation but how to proceed safely in patients with comorbid CVD?
8 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
From healthy eating patterns to keeping that feast safe to eat, offer patients these 8 tips to kick off a healthier holiday season.
COPD Special Report: The Year in Review
New GOLD guidelines, strategies, and challenges highlighted the key developments for primary care physicians in 2019.
CDC FluView Snapshot for Week 46, 2019-2020
Seasonal influenza activity is at or above baseline as of week 46, according to the CDC. Get a snapshot of the data.