The New Old: 10 Updates on Geriatric Health
Recent research on the health of older persons uncovers news both good and sobering. See highlights of 10 studies in our slides.
An App for Aspirin and Other Medicine in the News
An app for aspirin, an antidote for opioids: 2 of the 6 topics in our slide show of notable studies on the Web.
More New Cancer Facts in the News: If Your Patient Asks, Part II
More meeting highlights from ASCO in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment--in case your patient asks.
10 New Facts about Prostate Cancer
Slide Show: Get top-line results of 10 new studies on the most common non-skin cancer among US men.
Twin Sisters with an Odd, Progressive Rash
The first stage of this rash began at birth; it has twice changed distinctly in form. Are these changes the key to a diagnosis?
Migraine Matters: 6 Meeting Highlights
This brief slide show toplines key research from the 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society, June 1-4, 2016.
Diabetes, Obesity, and Weight Loss: An Update
New findings and guidelines translate into better awareness, understanding, and clinical decision making.
If Your Patient Asks About Cancer: 9 New Facts
Find ASCO meeting highlights here, with an emphasis on primary care’s role in cancer management.
Asthma in America 2016 Survey: At-a-Glance
About 90% of asthma patients use rescue inhalers--perhaps its because nearly 60% weren't instructed at diagnosis on asthma triggers to avoid. More results, here.
The Mysterious Case of a Lumpy Newborn
Can you identify this acute widespread nodular rash on a neonate who is otherwise ready for discharge?
FDA on Metformin: OK in Some Patients with Reduced Kidney Function
FDA is requiring a class labeling change that will allow many more diabetes patients to benefit from metformin.
Pleased With Primary Care, Not With Costs
See what surveyed patients had to say about their physicians, the ACA, and the rising price of health care.
Gut Check: 10 GI Issues in the News
Check this brief slideshow for highlights of recently reported hot topics in GI research.
The Mysterious Case of the Infant with Red Cheeks
Lesions are warm to the touch; exam is unremarkable. Does mom have the answer? Do you?
10 New Findings in Pain Management
Pain management research and education efforts are making the news. Here are the latest developments.
If Your Patient Asks: Medicine in the News
8 medical stories from the popular press that your patients are reading...you should, too.
A Diabetes and Diet Update: 4 New Studies
This short slideshow highlights four new studies on eating habits that demonstrate how diet may affect patients’ health.
6 Cases of Ecchymosis: Can You ID the Causes?
The 6 cases here provide a sampling of the many possible causes of bruising and a test of your diagnostic acumen.
A Young Cuban Bruiser
Walk through this case of unexplained bruising in a young boy that proves signs and symptoms are not always what they appear to be.
Get On Top of Headaches: 10 New Findings
Headache was a hot topic at the AAN Annual Meeting, and several studies have added to the literature. This slideshow summarizes the latest.