Authors



Linda Peckel

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Treatment of Diabetes in Older Adults: Guideline Highlights

The Numbers: >90% of US adults aged ≥65 yrs have diabetes; 33% of those have T2DM; ~50% of older adults have prediabetes. We highlight new Endocrine Society treatment guidance.


Abdul Ahad Qazizada, MD

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Pruritic Papulovesicular Rash on Lower Legs: Your Dx?

Here are key clues: an intensely pruritic rash on the lower legs that developed within hours after the patient walked through a grassy field near a lake.


James C. Higgins, DO

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Pruritic Papulovesicular Rash on Lower Legs: Your Dx?

Here are key clues: an intensely pruritic rash on the lower legs that developed within hours after the patient walked through a grassy field near a lake.


Patient Care Staff

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FDA Reviewing New Prefilled Syringe Formulation for GSK’s Shingrix

An FDA decision on GSK's Shingrix application is expected by June 20, 2025.


Alisen Huang, MS3 and Eve J. Lowenstein, MD, PhD

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Expanding Leg Ulcer in a Young Woman

Self-treatment has done nothing to slow the progress of this lesion which the patient thought might be an insect bite at first. Your Dx?


Payal Kohli, MD

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Top 3 Atrial Fibrillation Studies in 2018

Andexxa, CABANA, and new AF score. Cardiologist and Patient Care author Payal Kohli, MD, highlights 3 pivotal developments from 2018. 


Veronica Hackethal, MD

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Vaping-related Hospitalization, Mortality: A Quiz on New CDC Guidance

Try your hand at these 8 questions based on the latest CDC guidance on rehospitalization and mortality in patients with vaping-related lung injury.


By Leo Robert

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New COPD Drugs: 2019 in Review

FDA 2019 approvals for COPD treatment included a cryotherapy spray and other novel & breakthrough therapies. Updates at-a-glance, here.


Gregory W. Rutecki, MD

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Elevated Phosphorous in CKD: How to Avoid Vascular Calcification

The optimal choice of medication to bind excess phosphate in patients with advanced CKD won't always be straightforward.


Seth Martin, MD, MHS

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Considering Aspirin: 8 Questions on Primary CVD Prevention

The role of aspirin in primary prevention of CV disease changed for good with results from 3 pivotal trials. Do you recall results and recommendations? Find out.


Leah Lawrence

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EVAPORATE: Icosapent Ethyl Added to Statins Slowed Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression

AHA Scientific Sessions 2019: Early results from the EVAPORATE study suggest promise for icosapent ethyl as add-on therapy in patients with high TGs already taking statins. 


Alex Evans, PharmD, BCGP

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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. 


Andrew Bowser

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Risk-Based Kidney Care May Be On the Way

New risk prediction models may help identify patients with and without diabetes at elevated risk for chronic kidney disease, say authors of a recent study.


Andrew Bowser

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ADPKD Quiz: Questions on Disease Progression

The risk for end-stage renal disease in patients with ADPKD is high. What factors increase the risk and how is it best managed? Test yourself.


Sydney Jennings

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Breast Cancer Screening: A Conversation with Mette Kalager, MD

ACP 2025: Dr Kalager shares strategies for addressing patient beliefs, presenting risk data, and promoting shared decision-making in primary care settings.


Jonathan Sidlow, BA

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A Confluent, Crusty Rash

How would you approach diagnosis of this widespread, nonpruritic rash? Lab work? Skin tests? Or will history and physical findings suffice?


PatientCare Editorial Staff

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Optimizing Treatment for Patients With IBD

A glance at therapeutic strategies being investigated to improve the treatment and outcomes of patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease.


Andrew D. Bowser

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Kidney Disease: Three Studies At-a-Glance

Highlighted: Chronic kidney disease and stroke risk, syphilis in ESRD patients, and how healthy diets may reduce CKD incidence.


Matthew Baker, PharmD

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Rx Shorts: August 2018

Ongoing Shingrix shortage, thyroid medication recalled, reduced opioid manufacturing, and more Rx updates that could impact your practice.


Patient Care Editorial Staff

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FDA Approves Omlyclo as First Interchangeable Omalizumab Biosimilar

Omlyclo is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe persistent asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, IgE-mediated food allergy, and chronic spontaneous urticaria.


Eduardo Fernandez Hernandez, MD

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Hyperbilirubinemia and Diffuse Skin Lesions in a Woman with Diabetes, CVD

Can you identify the cause of the hyperpigmented umbilicated lesions seen bilaterally on the patient's extremities and on her back?


Veena Dronamraju, MD

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Hyperbilirubinemia and Diffuse Skin Lesions in a Woman with Diabetes, CVD

Can you identify the cause of the hyperpigmented umbilicated lesions seen bilaterally on the patient's extremities and on her back?


Jeff Craven

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Is Medication Adherence a True Quality Indicator of CF Center Performance?

Measures used to assess medication adherence in cystic fibrosis patients may overestimate use of therapy, according to results of a new study.


Lochan Shah

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Consider Coronary Artery Calcium: 7 Questions

How current are you on CAC and its place in CVD risk assessment? This short quiz will reveal your score.


Aparna Sajja, MD

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Considering Aspirin: 8 Questions on Primary CVD Prevention

The role of aspirin in primary prevention of CV disease changed for good with results from 3 pivotal trials. Do you recall results and recommendations? Find out.


Christina Bennett, MS

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Can Telehealth Bridge Disparities in Access to Pulmonary Rehab?

DALLAS--In a session at the American Thoracic Society meeting this week study authors reported on gaps in post-discharge care for COPD and on tele-rehabilitation as possible bridge. 


C. Andrew Schroeder, MD

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Severe Asthma: A 5-question POP Quiz

Severe asthma affects 5% to 10% of adults with asthma. Find out what you know about diagnosis and treatment options for these patients with 5 no-nonsense questions.


Robert Derenbecker, MD

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9 Questions on Primary CV Disease Prevention

The 2019 ACC/AHA guidelines on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease could change your clinical practice. Try these 9 questions to find out how.


Susan Williams, MD

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Type 2 Diabetes: Clinical Suspicion and Diagnosis

Who is at risk for T2DM? How often should you screen? What are the cut offs for Dx? Revisit the basics in 5 minutes or less.

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