Americans Rate US Health Care at All-Time Low: A Gallup Survey Snapshot
Americans' rating of the quality of health care available in the US has hit its lowest in 24 years, according to a new Gallup survey; here's what they think.
10 Questions on Holiday Spirits
How does alcohol figure in to American holiday celebrations? We checked with Alcohol.org for this quiz. Are answers what you expect?
10 Can't Miss Doctor Gifts Worth Giving in 2024
Holiday health care gift-giving season is here and we've done some window shopping for our primary care readers. Take a breath and scroll through our top 10 suggestions for 2024.
Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes: A Snapshot for Primary Care
About 40% of people who have T1D are not aware of it until they experience an extreme health event; screening in primary care can help reduce the risk, support families.
World Diabetes Day 2024: Diabetes Facts & Stats & a Call to Act
A quick review of the scope of diabetes in the US and of the gaps in equitable access to care supports the annual call to action from the International Diabetes Federation.
7 Questions on US STI Trends
The CDC just released its annual STD surveillance report. Are you caught up on the latest trends? Try your hand at these 7 questions to find out.
11 Things You Should NOT Say to Patients: How to Replace the "Never-Words"
The 11 words and phrases, among others, are often automatic responses from clinicians in highly emotional settings of severe illness. Find 11 alternatives, here.
8 Antiobesity Therapies to Watch Closely
Dual and triple incretin agonists continue to lead the new therapies in the antiobesity pipeline. Here is an at-a-glance update of their progress toward approval.
Worst States for Health Care in the US: 2024
Get a quick look at the US worst states for health care ranked using a composite score that included measures of cost, access, and outcomes.
New Data on Needle Free Epinephrine Spray Presented at ACAAI 2024
A summary of new data presented at the 2024 American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Effects of Common Analgesic Medications on Sleep: A Topical Review
Findings from a recent review highlight the impact of common analgesic medications on sleep patterns in people with chronic pain.
Make Early Alzheimer Disease Medications Accessible to All, Now
FDA-approved early Alzheimer medications should be covered by Medicare and other insurers and made immediately available to all those who will benefit.
Exclusive Physician Survey Results on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: The Hype Is Real
Three-quarters of primary care survey respondents prescribe GLP-1 RAs for weight loss and half get questions daily about the drugs. See all the results.
7 Factors That Lead Americans to Skip Health Screening
Essential health screenings and immunizations are declining among US adults. A new survey identified 7 issues that help drive the reduced rates.
Pharmacotherapy Recommendations for Obesity Management from the AGA: A Guideline Topline
Antiobesity medications are the next step after lifestyle interventions prove inadequate; here are the American Gastroenterological Association recommendations, at-a-glance.
Migraine Survival Kit for Young People Headed to College
Help young patients with migraine (and their parents) get and stay prepared for the shift from home to college with this migraine survival kit checklist.
12 Facts About Colorectal Cancer for Primary Care Clinicians and Patients
Having a PCP is linked to higher rates of screening colonoscopy and improved overall survival. Review these 12 facts about CRC and share them with your patients.
8 Updates on Breast Cancer for Primary Care: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Breast cancer will claim the lives of more than 42 000 women in 2024. The primary care clinician's role as advocate for screening mammography can not be overemphasized.
What do Patients Want from Telehealth?
Telehealth offers convenience, saves time, and offers other benefits over office visits, but many people don't even know it's available to them, a new survey found.
7 Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q3 2024
Updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, the first orally disintegrating tablet approved for pregnancy prevention, and 5 more.