Pharmacologic Interventions for Adults with Obesity: Guideline Topline for Primary Care
The American Gastroenterological Association released its first medical guideline recommending prescription medications for weight loss in adults with obesity. A review, here.
Alcohol Use in America: By the Numbers
Which states have the most binge drinkers? Or the most alcohol-related deaths? A recent analysis provides answers.
COVID-19 Vaccine Status Update: Adults, Bivalent Boosters, Kids, & Teens
The overall US COVID-19 vaccination picture has both bright spots and dark areas. Get a quick look at details from the most recent KFF Vaccine Monitor survey.
Gabapentin and US Overdose Deaths: 10 Questions
Gabapentin-involved overdose deaths doubled in Q2 2020 compared to Q1 2019, the CDC reports. What do you know, and maybe not know, about the troubling trend?
Physician Wellbeing: Current State & Solutions to Improve It
There was no change in physician burnout in the past year and it remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic times, according to a new nationwide survey.
Cardiometabolic Disease Update: 12 Studies
Studies of cardiometabolic disease pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment make science news every day. Find 12 here, at-a-glance.
Americans Have not Been Truthful about Following COVID-19 Precautions
More than 4 in 10 US adults have either misrepresented their COVID-19 status or failed to adhere to public health measures. A new survey found out why.
4 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q3 2022
Novel NMDA receptor antagonist approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder, first topical PDE4i approved for plaque psoriasis, and more.
Antivirals Recommended for Influenza Treatment & Chemoprophylaxis: Basics, Notes, Cautions
This influenza antiviral brush-up slide show reminds you of key features of the 4 FDA-recommended medications, at-a-glance.
Mental Health Treatment Utilization in America: 5 Findings from National Center for Health Statistics Report
The percentage of adults who received any mental health treatment increased, women were more likely than men to receive treatment, and 3 more key findings.
Causes of Secondary Hypertension: A Guideline Topline for Primary Care
Obstructive sleep apnea is a cause of secondary hypertension in up to 50% of cases; more common causes here, from the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines.
Patient Wait Time for a Family Practice Appointment: 15 Major US Cities Surveyed
Average patient wait time for a nonemergent appointment with an FP decreased between 2017 and 2020, according to a Merritt Hawkins survey. Is that a good sign?
Arthritis in Older Adults: Patient Thoughts on Symptoms, Management, & Clinician Counseling
New findings from a national survey shed light on patient attitudes and experiences with arthritis and joint pain.
Nocturnal Hypertension: 8 Essential Questions
Nocturnal HTN is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. How do you diagnose and treat in your practice? Test your overnight BP IQ.
Hypertension Treatment is Cost-effective for CVD Prevention, Whether the Target is from ACC/AHA or JNC 7, Study Reveals
Reducing blood pressure to 140/90 mm Hg or 130/80 mm Hg in high-risk patients proved either cost-saving or cost-effective at 10 years in a simulation study.
COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Shot Q&A for Clinicians
Get answers to 7 questions you may have regarding bivalent booster dose vaccination for patients from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
DASH Diet, Weight Loss, Exercise and Other Nondrug Strategies to Manage Hypertension
Find out how effective these 3 and 5 additional ACC/AHA-recommended non-drug interventions are at reducing BP (in mm Hg) in adults with hypertension and with normal BP.
Primary Care Month in Review: 6 Popular Stories from August 2022
Use of exercise trackers associated with improved physical activity, FDA recommends repeat at-home COVID-19 antigen testing, and 4 more top content from August.
White Coat & Masked Hypertension: A Primary Care Guideline Topline
White coat and masked hypertension can be elusive and dangerous. Click through a topline look at recommendations from the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines.
8 Key Drivers of Hypertension Control & How to Improve Them
These 8 drivers of BP control reflect study of high-performing health systems and the strategies that have led to successful large scale hypertension management.