Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship to Reduce Treatment Resistance: A CDC Guideline Topline
In this at-a-glance Guideline Topline, we summarize the CDC's 2023 guidance on outpatient antimicrobial stewardship for busy primary care clinicians.
IDWeek 2023: 8 Research Briefs for Primary Care
Get a topline look at 8 of the many studies premiered at IDWeek that have outcomes of interest to primary care clinicians.
10 Top Studies from IDWeek for Primary Care, In Case you Missed Them
IDWeek was packed with so much new science it was hard to make choices. Here we topline 10 with outcomes of interest to primary care, ICYMI.
7 New Approved Drugs for Primary Care: Q3 2023
First nonprescription daily oral contraceptive pill, OTC opioid antagonist nasal spray for opioid overdose, and 5 more FDA-approved drugs primary care clinicians should know about.
13 Reasons Patients Give for Not Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
Reasons for not getting a COVID-19 booster ranged from worry about taking time off to believing it won't add any additional protection from infection.
AHA Defines Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, Redefines CVD Risk, Prevention, Management
A new paradigm for reducing CV morbidity and mortality provides a comprehensive approach to comorbid metabolic disease including early detection and treatment.
IDWeek 2023 Features Leaders Spanning the Specialty's Expertise
IDWeek 2023: Leading physician scientists will headline plenary sessions and named lectureships on topics ranging from antibiotic stewardship to artificial intelligence.
10 Questions on Adult Blood Pressure Targets Based on AAFP Guidelines
The 2022 AAFP Clinical Practice Guideline on hypertension treatment in adults is the subject matter for this 10-question topline quiz that is also a good source of review.
Mental Health in the US: Happiest States in 2023
What state has highest share of adult depression? Or the lowest divorce rate? Find the answers and more insights from a nationwide analysis, here.
Opioids, Pain, and Sleep: How Do They Interact With Each Other?
A recent study of patients with chronic low back pain sheds light on the association between sleep and opioid use on pain severity and interference.
Blood Pressure Treatment Targets in Adults with Hypertension: A Guideline Topline
This guideline topline summary of recommendations for treating hypertension in adults is adapted from the American Academy of Family Physicians clinical guideline.
The Worst States for Health Care in the US: 2023
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.
The Best States for Health Care in the US: 2023
The best states for health care were ranked using a composite score that included measures of cost, access, and outcomes. So, which state retains the most residents?
Top 10 Nonfatal Injuries Seen in US Emergency Departments
The most common nonfatal injuries are caused by unintentional falls; coming in at #10 are pedal cyclist injuries. Find out what calamities lie in between in a short slide show.
CDC 2023 Immunization Updates for 5 Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses
See highlights of CDC 2023 immunization updates for: pneumococcal disease; measles, mumps, and rubella; hepatitis B; polio; and monkeypox.
Prescription "Weight Loss" Drugs: Americans Voice an Opinion
Most Americans are aware of the hot prescription drugs associated with weight loss and many are interested in using them. But access and administration are problematic.
Updated CDC Immunization Guidelines for 2023-2024 Tripledemic Viruses
CDC immunization recommendations for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV from the updated 2023 schedules are summarized in this Guideline Topline.
7 New Approved Drugs for Primary Care: Q2 2023
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for primary care. Which ones should you know about?
Influenza Vaccination 2023-2024: ACIP Recommendations and Changes
ACIP guidance on influenza vaccination for the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season includes updates important for primary care clinicians.
Cognitive Screening in Older Adults: How they Perceive the Benefits, What they Fear Most
A majority of older adults agree that all aged ≥65 years should be screened annually for dementia; more than half significantly fear a positive result, the National Poll on Healthy Aging reports.