A new review found >2 million US adults with heart disease have either used marijuana in the past or are current users. 

When compared to standard diet and exercise, a new review found metformin more effective in type 2 diabetes prevention. 

A 66-y/o man presents with worsening generalized headache x2 days plus chills and dry cough. Initial concerns: encephalitis, influenza, URI, pneumonia? Your Dx?

The novel test was shown to be effective in the early detection of symptom-free patients with coronary artery disease. 

This month, the CDC released new recommendations for providing quality STD care in primary care clinics. Get the key points in our quick slideshow.

An app for answering common breastfeeding questions, another to aide in interpreting bilirubin trends in newborns, and 3 more top neonatal care apps.

More young adults in the US are getting vaccinated against human papillomavirus, rising almost 50% in 5 years, according to a new report.

Two first-in-class migraine drugs, the first generic version of NuvaRing®, and 7 more fourth quarter FDA-approved drugs for primary care.

Morbid obesity significantly increases risks associated with diverticulitis including open surgeries and mortality, according to new research.

Seasonal flu activity in the US significantly increased during the final week of 2019 and is expected to keep rising.

A new study found a significant association between increased stroke risk and dual use of e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes-authors urging physicians to use results as a wake-up call.

Dapagliflozin received FDA priority review for reducing risk of CV death in adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Survey Says: Use of cigarettes and alcohol is down among teens but daily marijuana use is up among 8th graders and and vaping is accelerating rapidly among 10th and 12th graders.

Highlights from a recent evidence-based review offer guidance on feasible depression treatments in primary care.

The FDA has approved the first oral CGRP receptor antagonist in pill form for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.

From measles resurgence to new CVD guidelines, refresh your memory of this year’s highlights with our quiz on the most-read content on Patient Care®.

Is there an attitude problem about obesity?

Is Santa's lifestyle good for his health? Scroll through this quick slideshow for a deeper look at how 5 of his habits, both naughty and nice, impact his health.

ICYMI: Get a quick look at 12 of the many drugs FDA-approved in 2019 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.

RELAX: The right gift is out there--as proof, Patient Care has collected 10 more ideas for medical merry-making that range from serious to silly. Enjoy!