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.
3 New Diabetes Studies, in Brief
Findings: a heart-healthy lifestyle reduces DM risk; 1 egg a day may protect against T2DM; and a new genetic risk score may improve DM diagnosis.
Hep C Can Be Eliminated by 2030, Worldwide
A new study models the impact of 4 key public health interventions on global HCV burden to see if WHO elimination targets are realistic.
5 Head-Scratching Prescriptions Sent to the Pharmacy
Unclear prescriptions can trigger a cascade of serious events. See if these 5 caught by one pharmacy team look familiar, and beware.
Fad Diets Throughout History: A 10-question Quiz
Fad diets can be traced all the way back to 35 000 BC. Find out how much you know about which ones worked or didn't work with our 10-question quiz.
Quiz #3: AHA/ACC 2018 Lipid Guidelines
What approach is now AHA/ACC guideline-recommended for a patient with primary hypercholesterolemia, with an LDL-C of 192 mg/dL? Take Quiz #3.
3 Things Your COPD Patients May Not Tell You
"I'm having trouble catching my breath." "I can't pay for my inhaler." "I'm just so sad." They may not tell us, so we need to ask. Here's my experience.
Opioid Mortality on the Rise in US Children
Most data on US opioid-related deaths come from adults, but a recent study shows pediatric opioid deaths are on the rise at an alarming rate.
