5 Tips to Error-Proof Your Prescriptions
Want to avoid a pesky pharmacy call? These 5 tips from the pharmacy trenches can help ensure your prescriptions are error-free.
Imaging for Headaches: When is it Appropriate and Which Should be Employed?
Which initial imaging procedures are appropriate for different types of headache? Find out in our quick slideshow on the recently released guidelines from the American College of Radiology.
Dike Drummond, MD - Brief Bio
Dike Drummond, MD, is a Mayo-trained family doctor, professional coach, author, speaker and trainer whose sole professional focus is addressing the modern burnout epidemic in physicians.
Flu Activity Still High, Elderly at Highest Risk
Influenza activity remains high, according to the CDC's weekly surveillance report, but mortality is below the epidemic threshold.
Flu Vaccination & US Adults: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Uptake
When asked about flu and flu vaccination, nearly one-third of US adults got all of the facts wrong. So, are they getting vaccinated?
Top 5 Cardio Apps for Primary Care
Help your patients stay active and heart-healthy for American Heart Month with these top 5 cardio apps.
Survey: What Americans Don't Know about Heart Disease & Heart Health
A Cleveland Clinic survey of US adults found that only 8% know that the majority of heart disease is due to modifiable risk factors.
ACIP: Key 2020 Updates to the Adult Immunization Schedule
Click through a quick summary of the key changes made to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' 2020 recommendations for adults.
WHO eLearning Modules on 2019 nCoV Up and Running
To support efforts to contain the 2019 novel coronavirus, the WHO has launched a comprehensive online education series for all healthcare and public health officials.
Cystic Fibrosis and Personalized Medicine: A Brief History
These concise summaries outline key developments in the evolution of a promising genetics-based approach to cystic fibrosis treatment.
New Tools to Enhance Cystic Fibrosis Patient Care
Implementing these assessments, interventions, and mobile apps could contribute to improved disease detection, treatment strategies, and adherence.
Hypertension Prevalence Among Adults
From 2013-2016, about 46% of US adults had hypertension. Plus more highlights from the AHA's annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update.
Opioid-Benzodiazepine Coprescribing Continues, Majority in Primary Care
Over half of coprescriptions were among general or family practice physicians and 40% among internal medicine physicians, a new CDC report suggests.
Opioid Tapering and Discontinuation: 10 Questions
Safe and effective opioid tapering requires careful patient selection and a multimodal approach. Try our 10 questions on current HHS recommendations.
6 Questions on US Adult Obesity Prevalence
In 2018, 9 states reported an adult obesity prevalence of ≥35%. Find out more trends from the CDCs annual Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps.
Drinking Habits of NFL Fans: A Quiz on Game-day Preferences
How did Kansas City fans celebrate Superbowl LIV? With responsible consumption of a favored ETOH. Find out who drinks what with a short post-season quiz.
8 Questions on Alcohol-related Mortality in the US
Sample: Approximately how many alcohol-related deaths were recorded between 1999-2017 among people aged ≥16 years?
EEG May Speed Antidepressant Choice
Analysis of EEG data from patients with major depressive disorder predicted response to SSRI treatment with accuracy of nearly 80%, according to a new study.
Obesity Drug May Raise Cancer Risk, FDA Warns
The FDA is urging physicians to weigh the benefits and risks of the obesity drug, Belviq™ (lorcaserin), when deciding to start or continue treatment.
4 Lung Disease Study Briefs for Primary Care
Testosterone could protect women from asthma and niacin may decrease COPD severity in men--results of 2 of these 4 studies. Read more.