Slideshows

The OIG is worried about the over prescribing of opioids for elders. What do you know about the issues?

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. 

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 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.

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 does the latest research show on obesity? Scroll through our slideshow to see what three recent studies found on obesity. 

The consequences of elevated triglycerides range from xanthomas to CVD. Here, a primer on the mechanism of omega-3 fatty acid therapy.

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. 

PrEP can decrease risk of HIV transmission. It can also contribute to risky sexual behavior and STIs.

How much do you know about e-cigarettes? Take our 10-question quiz to put your knowledge to the test.

The prevalence of asthma in children is on the decline, but researchers still stress the importance of asthma education to not only children, but to parents and others involved in their care. 

Two studies look at the effect of increasing the dose of inhaled corticosteroids 4 and 5 times to abort asthma deterioration. The results may surprise you.  

The role of benziodiazepines in the opioid epidemic is largely overlooked. What do you know about the role of these agents in the mounting number of overdoses and deaths?

We top-line 5 migraine tracking & management apps that stand out from the many available and our app reviewer points out defining features.

Modern ICDs have built-in protection from interference by most current technologies. But do you know which ones could be problematic for your patients?

Results of the first study to evaluate use of the adult COPD drug in children age 5 years and younger lay fertile ground for future trials.

Self-treatment has done nothing to slow the progress of this lesion which the patient thought might be an insect bite at first. Your Dx?

When the cure becomes worse than the cause, it’s MOH. See what you know about these hard-to-treat headaches.