3 Liver Disease Case Challenges: Transplant, Steatohepatitis, Cirrhosis
When is liver transplant curative? What is the best management option for esophageal varices? And, is hepatorenal failure to blame here? Test your hepatic management know-how.
Hepatitis C and Injection Drug Use: A True/False Quiz
Sample: True or false? Most new hepatitis C virus infections occur among people who inject drugs. Plus 4 more questions on hepatitis C and injection drug use.
When Epidemics Overlap: Opioids, HIV, HCV
Nonmedical use of oral prescription opioids overlaps with and fuels widespread HIV and HCV infections and serves as a gateway to other injection drugs.
10 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q3 2019
The third quarter saw several novel drugs win FDA-approval for a variety of conditions often seen in primary care.
Lipid Guidelines, Compared: ACC/AHA and ESC/EAS
The European and American guidelines on dyslipidemia management overlap but also diverge in critical ways. A Johns Hopkins cardiologist highlights similarities and differences.
Motivational Interviewing: A Brief Introduction
Motivational interviewing uses the common human problem of ambivalence about change to help clients shape their own solutions.
Sexual Health Fables, Fallacies, and Risk Mitigation: 6 Studies
Vaccines against herpes and chlamydia show promise but sexual health awareness in the US leaves a lot to be desired. The research explains.
CDC Updates to Flu Vaccination Guidance, 2019-2020
The CDC made important changes to its flu vaccination recommendations for 2019-2020. Here is a quick review.
5 Tips on How to Talk to Patients about Flu Vaccination
CDC recommends flu vaccination be offered by the end of this month, October; the Centers offer these 5 tips on how to discuss the topic with your patients.
Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use: An Update
Get highlights from a new CDC report with the most recent number of reported cases, patterns of the outbreak, patient characteristics, and more.
Where Do the Highest- & Lowest-paid US Physicians Work?
Physician salaries vary widely across US cities, among specialties, and between men and women. Find out if you're in touch with the compensation pulse.
ED Use in COPD Linked to Depression, Loneliness
Findings: COPD patients who are lonely and depressed are at increased risk for ED use and hospital admission. Even mild depression is a risk factor.
Eating Disorders in Men: A 5-question Quiz
True or False: Risk for death may be higher among men with eating disorders vs women. Plus 4 more interesting questions.
COPD Insights for Primary Care: 5 New Studies
Findings: Don’t blame patients for all inhaler-use errors; singing may help improve breathing, QOL; Rx adherence does improve over time; plus 3 more outcomes of interest.
A History of Aspirin in Modern Disease Prevention
Take a look at the evolution of aspirin used in modern disease prevention to gain perspective on how more recent developments may affect your practice.
Aspirin: A Look Back at Its History
We take the long view on aspirin's history in this short slideshow. See how aspirin has shaped medicine from its discovery to the 18th century.
Americans’ Views on Physicians by the Numbers
The majority of Americans have a positive view of physicians but mistrust and other issues linger, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
Components and Health Consequences of Electronic Cigarettes
A pulmonologist summarizes key research and guidance on the harmful effects of e-cigarettes.
Impact of Appointment Time on Opioid Prescribing
Opioid prescribing is more likely toward the end of the clinic day and as appointments run farther behind. A pain specialist reviews study findings.
Lung Disease and E-Cigarette Use: 9 Recommendations for Clinicians
There have been 7 e-cigarette-linked deaths in the US. A new CDC Health Advisory offers 9 recommendations for clinicians who suspect a vaping-related lung illness.
