Asthma Research Update: 7 Studies At-a-Glance for Primary Care
Recent studies have reported the latest developments in asthma research. Scroll through these slides to find concise summaries of key points for clinical practice.
Liraglutide Receives FDA Approval for Treatment of Obesity in Adolescents
With the updated label, liraglutide is the first FDA-approved therapy for adolescents with obesity in over a decade.
Guideline-directed Therapy for Asthma & COPD: Use This, Not That
Use ICS monotherapy for this, not that. For asthma COPD overlap, don't use that, use this. Try these 4 questions on GINA and GOLD recommended treatments.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 8, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
High-dose Flu Vaccine Confers No Added Benefit for Patients with CVD
A high-dose influenza vaccine was no more effective than the standard-dose vaccine at reducing the risk of severe outcomes among patients with heart disease, NIH study finds.
Every Week of Quarantine Increases Harmful Alcohol Intake in US Binge Drinkers, Survey Finds
A new survey of US adults found that the odds of heavy alcohol intake among binge drinkers increased an extra 19% for every week in quarantine.
Behcet Disease 2020 Research Review: 8 Studies
Behcet disease research in 2020 spanned topics in diagnosis, pharmacologic management and quality of life. We wrap up the year with 8 new study summaries.
Best of the Behçet Series Quiz
Primary care physicians can play a major role in the multidisciplinary effort needed to provide effective care. Take this brief quiz for a quick review of key points in this series.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 7, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 67 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 4, 2020
Study: Women at Higher Risk vs Men for Heart Failure or Death After First Heart Attack
New research found women face a 20% increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within 5 years after their first heart attack vs men.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 3, 2020
14 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2020
Get a quick look at 14 of the many FDA-approved drugs in 2020 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 2, 2020
Pfizer and BioNTech First in the World to Receive Emergency Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine
The United Kingdom became the first country to grant emergency use authorization for a vaccine to combat COVID-19.
What’s New in COPD? A Recap of 7 Key Studies for Primary Care
COPD gets an early start, jury still out on nocturnal oxygen, breath test could distinguish COVID-19—scroll through these slides for concise summaries of the latest research findings.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of December 1, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 63 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Humor is More than a Bodily Fluid
Put some therapeutic comedy into your daily routine--study up with this slideshow of medical humor highlights from around the web.
Baloxavir Marboxil Wins FDA Label Expansion for Post-exposure Flu Prevention
The expanded indication for baloxavir marboxil is positive news as the surge in US COVID-19 cases converges with the arrival of flu season.
Exacerbations in Asthma and COPD: A GINA & GOLD Guideline Quiz
Exacerbations of asthma and COPD have a negative impact on disease process in both conditions. Find out what you know about guideline-recommended mitigation.
