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.
Top 5 Heart Failure Apps for Primary Care Providers & Patients
From a mobile fluid tracker to an app with a 3-D beating heart, these are the top 5 heart failure apps that every primary care physician and patient should know about.
GI Case Quiz: Ileocolonic Anastomosis a Success, New Symptoms Arise
What might cause severe abdominal bloating & diarrhea 3 years after ileocolonic resection and adalimumab/methotrexate treatment?
GI Case Quiz: Complications in Crohn Disease & Colitis
Two women with inflammatory bowel disease present in opposite states of health. How would you manage each?
To Eat or Not to Eat: A Brief History of Dieting
Take a quick look at this eclectic menu of past and present attempts at losing weight and gaining well-being.
AHA/ACC 2018 Guidelines on Treatment of Blood Cholesterol: Quiz #2
How will changes in the AHA/ACC update to the 2013 guidelines help optimize care for patients with ASCVD? Try part 2 of our 3-part quiz and find out.
Risk of CKD Progression Lower in Women vs Men: Findings from the CRIC Study
Authors of the CRIC study found sex-related disparities in chronic kidney disease progression. Scroll through our slideshow to get the highlights.
AHA/ACC 2018 Guidelines on Treatment of Blood Cholesterol: Quiz #1
What's new and what's not in the AHA/ACC 2018 update to the 2013 lipid management guidelines? Try part I of our 3-part quiz and find out.
Quiz: What's New in COPD for the New Year
Topics include: Role of antibiotics for acute exacerbations; updates on long-term oxygen therapy; COPD-PCI connection, plus more.
10 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q4 2018
From acne to the menacing flu, we have picked the top 10 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the fourth quarter.
GI Case Quiz: Severe Acute Pancreatitis
On hospital day 3, abdominal pain continues for the 57-year-old man, made worse by oral intake. Abdominal US suggests next steps. What would you do?
What’s New in Cardiovascular Disease
As the new year begins, several developments in heart health research are making the news.
Top 5 Eye Care Apps for Primary Care Providers
What are the 5 must-have apps that physicians can use to promote optimal eye health? Scroll through our quick slideshow to find out.
GI Case Quiz: ERCP with Complications
After endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stone extraction, the picture gets complicated for this 40-year-old woman.
