Hygiene and Health: Are We Too Clean?
How do we combat waning human immunity? Our slide show summarizes 5 new reports that suggest it’s essential to figure that out.
Medical Sequelae Impact QoL Among Individuals in Recovery
More than one-third of those in recovery from drug/alcohol use have chronic physical disease. A novel study looks at prevalence of health issues by type of substance used.
Youth Who Vape: Fact or Fiction?
E-cigarette use among high school teens rose nearly 1286% between 2011 and 2018. Test your knowledge of this alarming trend with this quick quiz.
Top 5 FDA-Cleared Apps for Primary Care
From a mobile EKG monitor to a digital urinalysis app, these medical "devices" are changing the way healthcare is delivered.
ACC.19: 3 Studies in Cardioprotection
Dapagliflozin, icosapent ethyl, and bempedoic acid were found to reduce clinical or surrogate CV endpoints in studies presented at ACC.19, March 16-18, in New Orleans, LA.
Update: AGA Clinical Guidelines on Management of Mild-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis
Most patients with UC have mild-moderate disease; updated recommendations reflect the AGA’s effort to promote standardized care for this group.
Drug Use & Abuse: 10 Qs to Decipher
Sample: In 2017, >70 200 drug overdose deaths occurred in the US. Approximately what percentage of those deaths involved an opioid?
Substance Use and Abuse: An Update
Brief summaries highlight the latest developments and research findings regarding this serious and growing health problem.
Characteristics of Menopause: What Impact on Risk of CHD?
A new study found that age at menopause accounts for 10% of the link between menopause and coronary heart disease. Get more details in this quick slideshow.
Chronic Kidney Disease: 7 Questions for Primary Care
The primary care role in detection, management, and reducing the risk of progression of CKD continues to expand. Test yourself here on basics in each category.
Direct-Acting Antivirals Not Linked to Liver Cancer Recurrence
Results of the largest study of its kind may help quell longstanding controversy surrounding the impact of DAA therapy on recurrence of HCC.
Fever and Vaccines: Good or Bad?
Fever is a common side effect of numerous vaccines in children, but is that good or bad? Take this 5-question quiz to decide.
Colitis and Crohn Disease: A True/False Test
True or False: Smoking causes IBD flares; peak IBD onset occurs in 3rd decade; UC affecting the rectum increases risk of colon cancer; plus 3 more.
Top 5 Multiple Sclerosis Apps for Primary Care Providers
A multiple sclerosis diagnosis can leave patients feeling overwhelmed, but these 5 apps can help providers guide patients through diagnosis and treatment.
CDC Guidance on HCV Screening: 5 Questions
CDC guidance on hepatitis C screening is mandatory primary care reading. Test your recall with these 5 questions on CDC recommendations.
Diabetes Drugs and Cardioprotection: 8 Questions on Key Trials
Find out what you know about which diabetes drugs in which classes show CV protective properties and results of the trials that support their use.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: True or False?
True or False: Surgical removal of the colon will cure ulcerative colitis without significant long-term sequelae. Answer and 4 more statement challenges, here.
5 Noteworthy Cardiovascular Studies from American Heart Month
Psoriasis medication for heart disease prevention, the role of artificial sweeteners in different types of stroke, and 3 other noteworthy findings from American Heart Month.
Estradiol Levels Predict Fracture Risk During the Menopausal Transition
Authors of a new study found that estradiol levels can be used to predict fracture risk among women during the menopausal transition.
Early Menopause Linked to Shorter Life and Diabetes
Researchers found that women who experience early menopause do not live as long and experience more years with type 2 diabetes mellitus.