Genitically-guided Antiplatelet Therapy May Have Early Benefit After PCI
ACC.2020/WCC. The TAILOR-PCI trial found benefit to genotype-guided therapy in first 3 months post-PCI, although 1-year results fell short.
Novel Agent Improves Outcomes in Patients with Worsening Heart Failure
ACC.20/WCC. VICTORIA study shows patients with high-risk heart failure taking vericiguat may have lower risk of CV death, HF hospitalization.
ACC.20/WCC Virtual Meeting Begins Saturday, March 28, 2020
Plan to attend ACC.20/WCC Virtual! The American College of Cardiology virtual 2020 scientfic sessions begin Saturday, March 28, at 8:00 am CDT. Find out how to "attend."
Guidance on Deferment of Non-urgent Visits, Procedures During Panedmic
In order to conserve clincal resources needed to care for patients with COVID-19, the American College of Cardiology suggests that a variety of procedures and visits be placed on hold.
Increasing Daily Step Count Shown to Reduce All-Cause Mortality Risk
A new study found that walking approximately 8000 steps a day vs 4000 steps can reduce all-cause mortality by 51%.
COVID-19 Fact vs Fiction: 9 Myth-busting Answers from the World Health Organization
Fact or fiction? Vaccines against pneumonia can protect against COVID-19. Plus 8 more questions and answers from the World Health Organization.
COVID-19 Cures Offered Online: FDA Shuts Down Fraud
Fraudulent claims on treatments and cures for COVID-19 infection are flooding social media and other digital communications. Here, 6 samples of misinformation your patients may be reading.
COVID-19 PCP Office Operations Checklist
Eliminate waiting room magazines; cross-train staff for all essential functions; reorganize waiting area to “contain” febrile patients. Check, check, check?
COVID-19 Viral Load in Asymptomatic Patient Found Similar to Those Overtly Ill
Research from China reported in NEJM suggests SARS-CoV-2 transmission potential of patients with minimal or no symptoms, complicating detection and containment picture.
My High-risk Flu Patients Get Antibiotics, and Here’s Why
Of course they get oseltamivir—but our author has been adding azithromycin for his high-risk patients since the 2015-16 season. He explains why.
Ketamine as an Analgesic: An 11-question Quiz
Sample: For which type of pain is there the most evidence supporting the use of ketamine?
New Guidelines on Management of Achalasia Released by ASGE
Medical therapies for achalasia are limited but new procedures are improving management. A gastroenterologist highlights new guidelines.
Gastric Distress: 3 GI Case Challenges
H. pylori, penicillin allergy, gastrin 1000 pg/mL, recurrent duodenal ulcer, and more. Meet 3 new patients and decide the next steps.
American Geriatrics Society 2019 Beers Criteria Update
The American Geriatrics Society released the 2019 updates to the Beers Criteria. What are the key takeaways for primary care physicians? Scroll through our slideshow to find out.
8 Questions on Personalized Medicine for Cystic Fibrosis
Take this brief test to find out what you know about key developments in the evolution of this emerging treatment option.
Why Patients Come to Primary Care: An 8-question Quiz
Take a minute to test your knowledge of the conditions and symptoms most likely to bring patients to your practice.
Gabapentinoids used Off-label for Pain: Effective or Erroneous?
Off-label gabapentin and pregabalin prescribing for pain is widespread; the opioid crisis may be to blame. But does science support the trend? Find out with these 10 questions.
Nutrition Essentials in Cystic Fibrosis: CFF Guidelines, New Findings, & Goals
Novel Oral CGRP Inhibitor Formulation Approved by FDA
A new orally disintegrating tablet formulation of CGRP inhibitor rimegepant may restore normal function within 1 hour in adults with migraine, according to the manufacturer.
USPSTF: Screen All Adults, Young and Old, for Hepatitis C
All adults starting at age 18 should be screened for hepatitis C, according to newly released recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force.
