8 Questions on Opioids for Chronic Pain Management Based on New VA / DoD Guidelines
Use of opioids to manage chronic pain is not preferred but the VA/DoD make specific new recommendations on how to proceed. Try 8 questions on the guidelines.
Are Migraines Different in Women and Men?
Migraine disproportionately affects women, a disparity typically ascribed to hormonal differences. A new study takes a new look at the issue.
VA-DoD 2022 Recommendations on Use of Opioids for Management of Chronic Pain: A Guideline Topline
Updated VA/DoD chronic pain management guidelines include recommendations for dual use of buprenorphine and increased mental health assessment before prescribing opioids.
6 Biologics for Severe Asthma, 3 Essential Facts on Each
For each of the 6 biologic agents FDA-approved for severe asthma, find the mechanism of action, indication, and biomarkers that predict enhanced response.
6 New Approved Drugs for Primary Care: Q1 2023
From type 2 diabetes to migraine, we have picked the top 6 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the first quarter.
Use of Medical Cannabis May Reduce Reliance on Opioids to Manage Chronic Pain: Survey Findings
Use of medical cannabis for chronic pain management is leading to decreased use of opioid analgesics and other common interventions, suggest new survey findings.
Best & Worst States for Physicians: 2023 Snapshot
Get a quick look at the 5 states ranking highest and lowest on metrics including wages, competition, state medical board punishment, cost of malpractice insurance, and size of malpractice payout.
Obesity in the US: Highs and Lows by City
From highest percentage of adults with obesity to lowest percentage of adults with hypertension, see how obesity hits home in our new slideshow.
Nonopioid Medications for Management of Acute Low Back Pain: What Works Best?
Which of the 3 nonopioid analgesics most commonly used to treat acute LBP is/are most effective? A new systematic literature review offers 1 view of the data.
US Teen Substance Use in 2021: A True/False Quiz
How many high school students report current alcohol use? Are boys more likely than girls to use marijuana? Answers and more in our 5-question quiz.
ACC 2023: 10 Clinical Highlights for Primary Care
Ketogenic diet comes with cautions, new benefits of bempedoic acid, how to increase GDMT for type 2 diabetes, and CV consequences of cannabis lead findings from ACC 2023.
US Teen Substance Use in 2021: By the Numbers
Substance use among teenagers decreased for some substances from 2011 to 2021, but there is still progress to be made, according to the latest CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
13 Medications to Avoid in Adults with Hypertension: A Guideline Topline for Primary Care
Reduce potential for promoting or worsening hypertension by stopping, reducing, or using alternatives to these 13 drugs and substances.
State of Youth Mental Health in the US
Find key takeaways from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey in our new slideshow.
Combination Pharmacotherapy for Neuropathic Pain: Is it Better than Monotherapy?
Is combination pharmacotherapy better for neuropathic pain than monotherapy? A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has answers.
Changes to the ACIP 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule
Get a quick topline look at specific revisions and additions included in the ACIP's recommendations for routine immunization of those aged ≥19 years in the US.
Changes to the ACIP 2023 Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Get a quick topline look at specific revisions and additions included in the ACIP's recommendations for routine immunization of those aged ≤18 years in the US.
Top 10 Heart-Healthy Diets for 2023
The DASH diet, Mediterranean diet, and Flexitarian diet top the list of 10 best diets for cardiovascular health as ranked by US News and World Report.
Long COVID: US States with the Highest and Lowest Prevalence
Which states have the most residents reporting long COVID symptoms? Which ones have the least? Scroll through our new slideshow for answers.
Endotypes of Severe Asthma: 5 Questions on Pathways, Biomarkers, Biologics
Check your knowledge of mechanistic features of severe asthma, specific biomarker level cut offs, and impact of comorbid disease on choice of biologic treatment.