American Heart Association Announces "Life's Essential 8" Enhanced Cardiovascular Health Model
Slide Show: The AHA added sleep duration to its Life's Simple 7 cardiovascular health construct and updated sections on diet, lipids, blood glucose and smoking.
The Cost of Blood Pressure Bloopers - Measured in mm Hg
Elements of proper blood pressure measurement technique may seem picayune, but skipping them may cost you - here's how much.
COVID-19 Damage Assessment: Which States Have Suffered Most?
As the COVID-19 pandemic swelled, quickly depleting US health care system resources, outcomes in some states were, and remain, far worse than in others.
Exercise Through the Ages: From Foraging to Sitting Still
Exercise began as foraging for survival for our hunter/gatherer forbears and is no less essential in our contemporary age of sitting and screen time. Take a quick trip through history.
How to Identify & Evaluate Chronic Kidney Disease Using eGFR and UACR: In brief
Primary care clinicians are critical to screening and caring for CKD. This "In brief" slide show reviews the 2 key lab tests used to diagnose the disease.
Dyspareunia in Women: 10 Questions for Consideration in Primary Care
Dyspareunia significantly impacts quality of life for the women it affects but they may not talk about it. Answer these 10 questions about the condition and you'll be ready to ask.
National Survey Finds Primary Care in Crisis
Primary care clinician burnout is at an all-time high and 25% of clinicians plan to leave within the next 3 years, according to a recent US survey.
Patient-centered Treatment for Obesity: Guidelines from the Canadian Obesity Society
The Canadian Obesity Society advocates for a therapeutic approach to obesity that removes stigma, focuses on individual patient goals, and favors body health over body weight.
SGLT-2 Inhibitor and GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Prescribing Trends 2015-2020
PCPs and internists accounted nationally for 57% of SGLT2i and 52% of GLP1RA prescriptions in 2020, more than any other specialty, according to new research.
Detox, Withdrawal, Rehab, Relapse: The Experience of Heavy Drinkers
Approximately one-third of survey respondents with AUD relapsed within 1 year of stopping. Find a profile here of the experience of recovery from those who are trying.
Heavy Drinkers Report Impact of Alcohol Use: The Recovery Village Survey Highlights
More than one-third of survey respondents began drinking before age 15; the heaviest drinkers had double the risk for cirrhosis, CVD, pancreatitis, and neuropathy.
7 Questions on Latest US STD Trends
SAMPLE: Between 2019 and 2020, the rate of reported gonorrhea increased 10%. True or false? Plus, 6 more questions based on the CDC’s 2020 STD Surveillance Report.
New AHA Statement on NAFLD and Cardiovascular Risk: A Guideline Topline
NAFLD is a key risk factor for ASCVD and widely underdiagnosed. This Guideline Topline summarizes new AHA warnings, guidance.
Chronic Pain Management in America: A 10-question Quiz
A cross-sectional study found that US adults with chronic pain use a variety of pain management techniques, including opioid and nondrug therapies. Key results in this 10-question quiz.
Should Medicare Cover Medical Marijuana: Medicare Recipients Respond
Medical cannabis is already popular with Medicare recipients and many fear insurance coverage will drive up the cost. Find out what else a new survey found.
Diabetes Technology Myths & Facts for Primary Care Practitioners
Initiating diabetes technology of any kind is a big step for patients, but also for a lot of primary care clinicians. If you have concerns, these myths and facts are for you.
7 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q1 2022
Another new COVID-19 vaccine, the first and only once-daily amphetamine transdermal patch approved for the treatment of ADHD, and 5 more.
ACC, AHA, HFSA 2022 Heart Failure Management Guidelines: A Guideline Topline
The new HF guidelines prioritize primary prevention, revise disease stages to encourage early intervention, and now include SGLT2i as guideline-directed medical therapy.
Patient Education via Mobile Apps: 5 Clinical Considerations
To recommend, or not recommend: that is the question clinicians may ponder when considering education-focused apps for patients. Here, 5 points to help decide.
Coffee and Cardiovascular Health: Is There a Benefit?
ACC 2022. Can a couple of cups of coffee per day keep cardiovascular disease at bay? Findings from 3 new studies shed light.