Slideshows

Motivational interviewing uses the common human problem of ambivalence about change to help clients shape their own solutions.

Vaccines against herpes and chlamydia show promise but sexual health awareness in the US leaves a lot to be desired. The research explains.

The CDC made important changes to its flu vaccination recommendations for 2019-2020. Here is a quick review. 

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.

Get highlights from a new CDC report with the most recent number of reported cases, patterns of the outbreak, patient characteristics, and more. 

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.

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.

True or False: Risk for death may be higher among men with eating disorders vs women. Plus 4 more interesting questions.

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.

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.

The majority of Americans have a positive view of physicians but mistrust and other issues linger, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. 

A pulmonologist summarizes key research and guidance on the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. 

Opioid prescribing is more likely toward the end of the clinic day and as appointments run farther behind. A pain specialist reviews study findings.

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.

The underpinnings of the global HIV and STI epidemics are inextricable. A new report looks at combined solutions. We offer highlights.

Right-sided flank pain of 3h duration is the presenting complaint of a 32-year-old woman with no relevant medical history. She claims 1 episode of vomiting. What can you see on CT abdomen?

An app for birth control education, another that helps young patients transition to adult providers, and 3 more must-have adolescent apps for primary care.

What's your caffeine IQ? Test your knowledge on the latest caffeine research from its effect on cardiovascular disease to liver cancer with this brief quiz.