A Rare, Recurrent, Red, Ringed Rash in a Young Girl
Patient also has fever, fatigue, and nonpainful nodules with the rash, which is worse after exertion. What is your diagnosis?
Primary Care News: Highlights from 7 Must-Read Studies
At-a-glance: Research on opioid addiction, exergaming for Alzheimer patients, medical cannabis for chronic pain, and more.
Metformin Reduces Mild Statin-Induced Myalgia
Risk of non-severe statin muscle pain was reduced in T2DM patients taking both metformin and statins, according to this recent study.
A Very Weak Young Girl with a Rash
Increasing fatigue and muscle weakness now keep this 7-year-old from interaction with her peers. Get the details and a closer look at the rash. Your Dx?
Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Pain: A 12-Question Quiz
How much do you know about the efficacy of different nonpharmacological treatment methods for pain? Take this 12-question quiz to find out.
A Teenager with Multiple Moles
A teen athlete comes in for his preseason physical. Everything looks good until he lifts up his shirt.
Migraine in Primary Care: Which Patients are at Risk?
Results from a recent analysis of trends in US migraine prevalence show disease burden higher in populations that may be neglected. Are any of your patients at risk?
Top 5 Literature and News Apps for Primary Care Providers
Our app reviewer picked the top 5 apps that every primary care physician should have to stay up-to-date with current medical news. Check out our slideshow to find out more.
Treatment-resistant Depression: 5 Steps to Follow for Primary Care
Five tips for PCPs on managing treatment-resistant depression were offered at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2018 today. Patient Care offers a summary.
Low Back Pain: Dissecting the Disability
Low back pain is a common disability, but how much do we really know about it? Test your LBP knowledge with our 11-question quiz.
Chemsex/Slamsex and STIs: What are the Risks?
Results of this study suggest a combined epidemic of sexual ill-health, drug use harms, and mental illness among HIV-positive MSM who engage in slamsex and chemsex.
Dairy Fat: Fact or Myth
Are dairy products really all that bad for cardiovascular health? One new study suggests otherwise. Scroll through our slideshow to find out more.
Opioids & Medicare Part D: A Quiz on Questionable Prescribing
The OIG is worried about the over prescribing of opioids for elders. What do you know about the issues?
9 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q1 2018
The "new year" is now in full swing and new drugs are being approved each month; check out our slideshow to get up to date on 9 drugs approved in the first quarter for primary care.
Greater Occipital Nerve Block in Management of Acute Migraine Headache
In the largest study to date of blockade of the greater occipital nerve for migraine treatment, more than half of patients claimed a 50% reduction in pain.
Neurostimulators & Migraine Headaches: What the Primary Care Provider Needs to Know
Neurostimulators are an emerging treatment option for migraine patients who want non-pharmacologic treatment. Find out what you know about the three devices approved for use in the US.
5 Top Women's Health Apps
What women want these 5 apps offer: access to user-friendly technology that supports a wide range of health issues exclusive to them. Get the highlights.
What's New In Obesity Research: A Three Article Review
What does the latest research show on obesity? Scroll through our slideshow to see what three recent studies found on obesity.
Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Management of Hypertriglyceridemia
The consequences of elevated triglycerides range from xanthomas to CVD. Here, a primer on the mechanism of omega-3 fatty acid therapy.
US Binge Drinking: By the Numbers
Do you know what percentage of US adults report binge drinking? Or how much alcohol sold is consumed while binge drinking? Take our 12-question quiz to find out.