Slideshows

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.

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 hepatitis C screening is mandatory primary care reading. Test your recall with these 5 questions on CDC recommendations.

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.

True or False: Surgical removal of the colon will cure ulcerative colitis without significant long-term sequelae. Answer and 4 more statement challenges, here.

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. 

Authors of a new study found that estradiol levels can be used to predict fracture risk among women during the menopausal transition. 

Researchers found that women who experience early menopause do not live as long and experience more years with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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.

Unclear prescriptions can trigger a cascade of serious events. See if these 5 caught by one pharmacy team look familiar, and beware.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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. 

What might cause severe abdominal bloating & diarrhea 3 years after ileocolonic resection and adalimumab/methotrexate treatment? 

Two women with inflammatory bowel disease present in opposite states of health. How would you manage each?

Take a quick look at this eclectic menu of past and present attempts at losing weight and gaining well-being.