Authors


John Russell, MD, FAAFP

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Vaccination Strategies Practice Pearls And Key Take Aways

Drs John Russell, Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Charles Vega, Wendy Wright, And Neil Skolnik provide their practice pearls and key thoughts on how to vaccinate their patient populations in the upcoming influenza season.


AlGene P. Caraulia

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10 Ways to Respond to Patients in Emotional or Behavioral Distress

When a patient is upset, agitated, or potentially violent, being empathetic and respectful are keys to defusing a potentially dangerous situation, says the Crisis Prevention Institute.


Erin O'Brien

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Semaglutide Explored for Treatment of Alcohol, Nicotine Use Disorders

Findings from 2 early stage studies reported at a recent clinical meeting support the safety and tolerability of the GLP-1RA in persons with substance use disorders.


Logan Lutton

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Preventive Care Skipped First by Millions for Financial Reasons

The most common types of skipped care were preventive visits followed by Rx refills, mental health care, and diagnostic tests, a new survey found.


Jill Warren

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How to Keep Patients Engaged with Primary Care

The pandemic has altered how patients access and use health care. Now is the time for primary care clinicians to rebuild important connections with them.


Cynthia Li

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New Doctors Could be Telehealth Natives

Consider all the first year medical students introduced to patient care in 2020 via computer screens and monitors. A young telehealth native tells her story.


Pearl Steinzor

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ACIP Recommendations for RSV Vaccines in Older Adults: Update August 2024

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' revisions prioritize vulnerable older adults and those at higher risk of severe infection.


Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES

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Unmet Needs in Diabetes Management

Dr Diana Isaacs provides insight on current challenges in the clinical treatment of patients with diabetes and shares clinical pearls for the use of CGMs in disease management.


James Bailey, III, MD, FACE, ECNU

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Expert Insights: Patient Case Studies & Key Takeaways on T2D Management in Older Patients

Medha Munshi, MD, and James Bailey, III, MD, FACE, ECNU, discuss older adult patient cases and review their respective treatment approaches, sharing final takeaways to provide practical insights for managing diabetes in this patient population.


Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD

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The GLP-1RA Pipeline is Full - Here's What to Expect

There are lots of products in development for weight loss and to treat other metabolic diseases which means more options for more people.


Elizabeth Klodas, MD

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For the Statin-Intolerant or Statin-Unwilling Patient, Part 2: Other Pharmaceutical Options

For the 1 in 3 individuals with hyperlipidemia who can't or won't take a statin, preventive cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas, MD, details 3 alternative drug classes.


Sophie Abene

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CDC ACIP Meeting October 23-24: Day 1 Recap for Vaccines

The ACIP voted on recommendations for monovalent SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster shots, lowering the age for pneumonia vaccination, and next steps for clesrovimab for RSV.


Eden Miller, DO

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Take-Home Thoughts for Managing Diabetes

Eden Miller, DO, shares key takeaways on how personalized treatment helps in the management of diabetes.


Rodney Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM

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Practice Pearls for Discussing COVID-19 Vaccines with Patients

Drs Tina Q. Tan and Rodney Rohde share final thoughts on addressing patient and parent concerns with COVID-19 vaccines.


Lauren Biscaldi, MS

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Lilly Makes Tirzepatide Single-Dose Vials Available as Self-Pay Option at 50% Discount

Vials of tirzepatide 2.5 mg and 5 mg will be available with a prescription for the labeled drug through LillyDirect after completing a multistep verification process, the company said.


Brooke McCormick

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Roflumilast Associated with Increase in 5-Year Mortality Risk in Patients with COPD

In a large study of patients with COPD, a small increase in 5-year all-cause mortality risk was observed among those using roflumilast.


Jacob Crothers, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Groups Recover Together

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Telemedicine vs In-person Care: In Addiction Medicine, Options are Key

COVID-19 has dealt in-person addiction treatment a blow, but the chief medical officer of Groups Recover Together tells a telemedicine success story with a hybrid ending.


Jessica Ayre

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Texting Patients? Don't Make these HIPAA Mistakes

Train your staff well, says this expert in business texting solutions, and make sure to develop and use appropriate checks and balances.



Javier Morales, MD, FACP, FACE

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Patient Case 2: Tailoring Treatment for Complex Needs, Incorporating Cardiovascular, Weight, and Renal Considerations

The expert panel concludes by analyzing a patient case and offering final insights on customizing treatment for complex geriatric diabetes patients, taking into account cardiovascular health, weight management, and renal function considerations.


Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP

Latest:

Vaccination Strategies Practice Pearls And Key Take Aways

Drs John Russell, Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Charles Vega, Wendy Wright, And Neil Skolnik provide their practice pearls and key thoughts on how to vaccinate their patient populations in the upcoming influenza season.


LaVarne Burton

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For Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease, Genetic Testing Holds Promise

A recent American Kidney Fund survey of 300 primary care and specialty clinicians found ~15% of their patients had kidney disease of unknown origin.


Andy Studna

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Efsitora Alfa, Eli Lilly’s Once Weekly Insulin, Has Positive Topline Results in Two Trials

Across two clinical trials in the QWINT program, once-wekly efsitora showed comparable A1C reduction to frequently used daily insulins.


Benjamin W. Friedman, MD, MS

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Take-home Messages for Acute Pain Management

Benjamin W. Friedman, MD, MS; Francesca Beaudoin, MD, MS, PhD; Paul Arnstein, RN, PhD, FAAN; and Jeff Gudin, MD, provide take-home messages to providers treating patients with acute pain.


Mary Jane Minkin, MD

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Guidance for PCPs: Streamlining Menopause Care

Panelists discuss strategies for simplifying complex information for primary care physicians (PCPs), provide tips on how PCPs can effectively communicate evidence-based treatment options to patients, and outline actionable points and key takeaways to enhance patient care in managing menopause symptoms.


Sue Peschin, MHS

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Dear Payers: Drugs for Early Alzheimer's Disease are ‘Worth It’

Medicare’s restrictive coverage policies are denying patients with early Alzheimer's disease access to novel treatments. And private payers are following suit.


Merle Myerson, MD, EdD

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Cannabis: An "Ins and Outs" Primer for Primary Care

A concise update on legal status, FDA approvals, patient safety, and public perception.


Jaime Rosenberg

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Distinct Patterns of BP in Early Gestation Predict Hypertensive Disorders: Study

Investigators identified 6 blood pressure patterns that, when combined with other risk factors, accurately stratified risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.


Robert Busch, MD

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Final Pearls and Takeaways for Testing and Managing CKD

Experts wrap up their discussion of emerging chronic kidney disease tests and treatments with key takeaways for providers and patients.


Jeff Hall

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FDA Ruling on National Breast Density Notification for Mammography Reports Finalized

Beginning on Sept 24, 2024, all women must be notified of their breast density status in mammography reports and encouraged to pursue supplemental screening.

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