Controversy around dietary sugar guidelines and a study of red meat and diverticulitis top the latest research on food and GI disorders.

A recent literature review found that up to 90% of COPD patients experience ADL-limiting morning symptoms.

Every primary care physician needs a few specialty apps for reference. Check out these 3 that you might want to download today.

Do you know the myths from the facts about opioid analgesics? Click through these 10 statements and find out.

'Tis the season to be jolly--and laughter is always good medicine. Click through our picks for the best medical humor from 2016.

We round out our review of the CDC's 10 leading causes of death in the US with this slide show, highlighting numbers 6-10.

Have a quick look at the Patient Care 2016 5 Top Apps for Primary Care slide show -- there is probably at least one here that you need.

The CASCADE study found the biomarker of inflammation CRP associated with higher COPD symptom burden.

Primary care drugs were approved in nearly every month of 2016. This top-line slide show highlights 20 you should know about.

Opioid prescribing is rarely straightforward. The well respected Opioid Calculator from colleagues "down under" has simplification and safety built in.

CDC: Some preventable causes of death have declined, but these accounted for almost two-thirds of deaths from all causes.

The diagnosis of trichotillomania seemed certain, despite lack of supporting history. It turned out to be about 50% wrong.

A 10-month history of progressive swelling below the knee makes this 12-year-old's case an ideal stop on the medical mystery tour.

A new 5-question COPD assessment tool may help identify more serious disease earlier in the primary care setting.

It looked very much like dermatomyositis, but there were no signs of muscle weakness. What would be in your differential diagnosis?

New evidence-based clinical practice guidelines offer some strong-and not so strong-recommendations for effective gout diagnosis and treatment.

Scroll through this compact slide show for review of gaps in US adult vaccination practice and how primary care can help fill them.

For the busy primary care physician, the AHRQ ePSS delivers immediate, patient-specific screening recommendations.

The HEEADSSS psychosocial interview is a comprehensive aid to help discuss with adolescents social and emotional aspects of life that may impact physical health.

The 16-year-old is upset by a new outbreak of “acne” and the prom is in 2 weeks. But is it acne? And what’s that bruise?