ADA 2017: CV Complications of Diabetes
A1C vs FPG to diagnose prediabetes; prediabetes and CHF; and how much weight loss is too much? Reports from ADA 2017.
ADA 2017: Insulins go Head-to-Head
Insulin degludec vs glargine--which costs less per anum and why? We summarize this study and 2 other direct insulin comparisons reported at ADA 2017.
ADA 2017: Oral Agents Under Review
When to start screening for B12 deficiency in your diabetes patients taking metformin? We review a dose-response diet study plus 2 others on oral drugs.
Climate Change Is a Health Hazard: 8 Examples
Increases in diabetes, insomnia, and skin cancer are just 3 of the hazardous trends identified in recent research. More findings in our slide show.
5 Top Hypertension Apps for Primary Care
Have a quick look at 5 apps that track BP, estimate risk, chart DASH, just say "Ohm," and more.
Pain and Primary Care: A Special Report Recap
The most common chronic pain conditions primary care physicians are likely to encounter are highlighted here.
Research Weighs in on Obesity: 8 New Studies
Findings on fasting, mindful eating, and the flaw in BMI as a measure of body fat are summarized in this 8-slide briefing.
6 Updates on Osteoporosis Treatment
Brief summaries in this slide show highlight the latest ACP drug recommendations for both osteoporosis and low bone density.
Drug Safety, Post-FDA Approval: What to Look For
What characteristics of new drugs might help predict safety issues years later? Find answers and tips on what classes to watch.
T2DM: Intensifying Rx When Diet, Lifestyle and OADs Aren't Enough
A how-to overview of how to advance therapy for hyperglycemia and ASCVD risk factors in patients with T2DM.
Self-monitoring Blood Glucose in T2DM: It's Essential
Self-monitoring of blood glucose is critical for all patients with T2DM and their physicians.The numbers help modify behavior and Rx.
7 Top Diabetes Apps for Primary Care
Seven top diabetes apps for PCPs include insulin calculators, Rx algorithms, comorbidity support, and patient tracking tools.
7 New Hip Osteoarthritis Recommendations
A new evidence-based clinical practice guideline addresses adverse events, surgical risks, and patient education
RA and Primary Care: 8 Looks to the Future
Special Report recap: the current and future state of RA patient care and what PCPs will need to know to do their part.
Hypertension Still a High-wire Act: 8 New Studies
Only half of patients with hypertension have this dangerous condition under control. Highlights of 8 new studies, here.
3 Weighty New Issues in Asthma Care
May is Asthma Awareness Month and so a look at new studies highlighting key aspects of management is in order.
10 Opioid Epidemic Updates
A second opioid Rx doubles the risk of opioid use at 1 year. This short slide show highlights more findings from studies into epidemic opioid misuse and abuse.
5 Top Apps for Primary Care
A quick review of: a great mobile ECG reference; a gout Dx tool; a contraception counseling aid; FPNotebook on mobile; and Klara.
5 Antidotes to Diagnostic Uncertainty
An array of new tools, perspectives, and guidelines to help navigate the gray areas have been reported in recent days.
Afib, Heart Failure, and Exercise
Is exercise safe in HF patients who have AF? Results of the HF-ACTION study are summarized in this short slide show.
