Diabetes Drugs and Cardio-renal Protection: Trials and Indications
Cardiovascular outcomes trials of diabetes drugs have led to label expansions and guideline endorsements. Do you recall the studies and the outcomes? Find out, here.
AHA 2019: 11 Late Breaking Clinical Trials At-a-Glance
AHA 2019 ICYMI: Summaries of 11 late-breaking clinical trials presented at the 2019 Scientific Sessions held in Philadelphia, PA, Nov 16-18.
Depression Presents Diagnostic Challenges in Primary Care
Highlights of an evidence-based review offer practical guidance for effective depression screening and assessment strategies for primary care physicians.
Smoking in the USA: 11 Questions on the Latest Numbers
Sample: What tobacco product was most commonly used among US adults in 2018? E-cigarettes? Traditional cigarettes? Neither? The answer may surprise.
The Annual Costs of Smoking by State
The cost associated with smoking cigarettes doesn't end with the price of a pack. A new study looks deeper in all 50 states plus DC.
How to Screen & Treat Depression in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
The burden of poor mental health among CF patients is significant and impacts all aspects of disease management. Test yourself on international best practices for screening and treatment.
Treating Acute Migraine in the ED - What Works?
Q&A: What do you know about migraine Rx and Tx in the emergency department?
Depression & Anxiety in Cystic Fibrosis: Annual Screening Required
Depression in people with cystic fibrosis is 2 times higher than in the general population and among their caretakers, 3 times higher. The toll on treatment adherence is significant.
Opioid Misuse: What Physicians Think and Lab Tests Show
A novel report on US opioid misuse melds results from a Harris Poll of 500 primary care physicians with Quest Diagnostics data on 4.4 million drug monitoring tests.
5 Questions on US Trends in STDs
Combined cases of 3 sexually transmitted diseases reached an all-time high in the US in 2018. Which 3? It's a test of your STD IQ.
Kidney Disease: Three Studies At-a-Glance
Highlighted: Chronic kidney disease and stroke risk, syphilis in ESRD patients, and how healthy diets may reduce CKD incidence.
Puzzles in Pancreatitis: 3 Case Challenges for Primary Care
Severe epigastric pain radiating to the back in 2 patients and post-Whipple procedure complaints in another: 3 virtual puzzles in pancreatitis need solutions.
Reduce COPD Exacerbations with Combination Therapy
Combination therapy found to reduce COPD exacerbations, no exacerbation reduction with β-blockers, plus 3 more must-read studies.
Talking to Patients About Weight
Addressing weight issues with patients can be tricky, but these 8 tips can help make that awkward conversation a little easier.
Antibiotic Resistance Still Rising: Research for Primary Care
Antibiotic treatment for H. pylori is in trouble; antibiotic-resistant E. coli may not be caused by food. Plus more important research ICYMI, at-a-glance.
Drug Use & Treatment by State: The Best and Worst
The worst state for drug sales on school grounds? The best state for detox and rehab facilities? Test your best guess with these and 6 more best/worst comparisons.
Vaping-Related Lung Injury: New CDC Recommendations for Primary Care Physicians
The multistate outbreak of vaping-related lung injury is ongoing, but the CDC's updated interim guidance can help physicians navigate the clinical evaluation and management of these patients.
5 Head-Scratching Prescriptions Sent to the Pharmacy: Part 2
Typed and electronic prescriptions can give way to a host of errors. Check out these 5 from one pharmacist who thought he'd seen it all.
Top 5 Hepatology Apps for Primary Care Providers
A mobile compendium of hepatology assessment tools, an app to help select the right treatment regimen, and 3 more liver apps for primary care.
Post-surgical Opioid Prescribing: 9 Questions, 3 Countries
Opioid prescribing after outpatient surgery looks very different in the US, Canada, and Sweden. Which drugs are favored? How much is prescribed? Test your intuition.
