7 Questions on Biomarkers for Management of Crohn Disease
When does management of Crohn disease warrant assessment of C-reactive protein and fecal calprotectin and when is endoscopy indicated? Test your IBD IQ.
Where is All the Wegovy Going? Highest and Lowest Prescribing States
The GLP-1 RAs Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have taken up more real estate on the US map in some areas than others. Click to find out more.
Vaccination Snapshots: COVID-19 and Beyond
Click through a short slideshow review of the available COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children and of the long COVID symptoms to watch for in all your patients.
"Ozempic" and Older Adults: Awareness of & Views on Rx Medications for Weight Management
When it comes overweight, obesity, and prescription drugs for weight loss, these results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging suggest older US adults need guidance.
Top 10 Diets for 2024: US News & World Report Rankings
US News and World Report released its annual “Best Diets” rankings for 2024. Out of 30 of the most popular diets ranked by health experts, these 10 came out on top.
Changes to the 2024 ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule: At-a-Glance
Changes to the ACIP adult schedule include new Notes on the RSV vaccines and updates to Notes on flu vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination, and the pentavalent MenB shot.
The Role of Biomarkers for Management of Crohn Disease: A Guideline Topline
The American College of Gastroenterology's new guidelines focus on improved prognosis through early detection, improved accuracy in monitoring,
Vaccination Still the Best Defense Against Long COVID: CDC Recommendations in Brief
The best defense against long COVID remains COVID-19 vaccination. This short slide show highlights long COVID symptoms and CDC vaccination recommendations.
Nonpharmacologic Therapies for Neuropathic Pain in Older Adults
A recent review analyzed the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic therapies for neuropathic pain in older adults. Results in our new slide show.
Knee Pain: Evaluation and Treatment of the Most Common Etiologies
Knee pain is the presenting symptom for ~5% of primary care visits. Following are highlight of a JAMA review covering the 3 most common etiologies.
Patient Health Beliefs, Priorities, and Fears for 2024: National Survey Highlights
Plans for changes in health behavior, fear of high drug prices and a switch in health plans, and a role for AI in clinical medicine are some of the topics probed.
Two Vaccines Against RSV in Older Adults Approved One Month Apart: It Happened in 2023
First-ever vaccines against RSV in older adults, from GSK and Pfizer, won FDA approval in 2023. This brief slide show highlights the year's headline news about both.
10 More Can't Miss Doctor Gifts Worth Giving for 2023
What about an MDF stethoscope from the wild-animal "Uncaged" collection with snow leopard tubing or a text highlighter that talks back? Find those and 8 More Can't Miss Doctor Gifts to give or to have.
10 Can't Miss Doctor Gifts Worth Giving (or Having) for 2023-2024
It's time for some good-natured holiday health care gift-giving and we did some window shopping for you. Take a moment, take a breath, and scroll through 10 potential winners.
10 Take-Home Messages from the New ACC/AHA Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines: A Guideline Topline
The 10 most important take-homes from the 2023 ACC/AHA AF guidelines are summarized in this Guideline Topline, an at-a-glance preview for primary care.
10 Top Studies from The Liver Meeting 2023: At-a-Glance
Simplified risk stratification tools for NAFLD, effects of statins on hepatic disease, trends in OHE, and patient perspectives are samples of the noteworthy research areas.
4 Dangerous Holiday Food-Drug Interactions
With the holiday season in full swing, you will want to remind your patients of these 4 hazardous holiday food and drug interactions.
Treatment for Cluster Headache: European Academy of Neurology Guidelines
Cluster headache is rare and can be disabling. It can be misdiagnosed, particularly as migraine, but treatments are very different. Learn more in a short slide show.
Primary Prevention of ASCVD: A Guideline Topline for Primary Care
Review the ACC/AHA guidelines on prevention of ASCVD through lifestyle and risk factor assessment and management in our at-a-glance slide show.
Obesity in America: Highs and Lows by State
From highest percentage of children with obesity to lowest percentage of adults with hypercholesterolemia, see how obesity hits home in our new slideshow.