Sample: In 2017, >70 200 drug overdose deaths occurred in the US. Approximately what percentage of those deaths involved an opioid?

Ever thought of leaving healthcare? Or, even just doing the research? Take your MD/other degree with you and try these 4 options on for size.

Brief summaries highlight the latest developments and research findings regarding this serious and growing health problem.

The 32-year-old presents to the ED after 2 hours of acute nonpleuritic dyspnea--a first-ever episode. How would you proceed?

Unclear prescriptions can trigger a cascade of serious events. See if these 5 caught by one pharmacy team look familiar, and beware.

Most data on US opioid-related deaths come from adults, but a recent study shows pediatric opioid deaths are on the rise at an alarming rate.

A 19-year-old previously healthy man presents with intermittent diarrhea, fever, and weight loss with pleuritic left-sided chest pain for 1 month. What does the chest x-ray show?

From acne to the menacing flu, we have picked the top 10 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the fourth quarter. 

Take this brief test to find out what you know about conventional studies that had unconventional findings.

Patient claims pruritic full-body rash is from a course of vancomycin. Is he correct? Could it be something else?

Air filters for cardioprotection, the growing menace of superbugs, and 8 other new findings in medicine that may shock you. 

With deaths attributed to opioids increasing, some experts question if they are all accidental overdoses. Could some be suicides? Does chronic pain play a role?

Test your knowledge of the peculiar applications of some common treatments with this 10-question quiz. 

The newly updated US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations on weight loss interventions are out. How will they impact your practice?

Should you substitute Vigamox with Moxeza? How about Oxycontin with MS Contin? Take our quick, 4-question quiz to find out. 

Some uncommon and perhaps surprising applications of common treatments are in the works.

Test your knowledge of the newly updated obesity algorithm from the Obesity Medicine Association with this 8-question challenge. 

Take this brief quiz to test your knowledge of the medical overuse problem and a potential solution.

Sample: Which beverage accounted for the largest percentage of total beverage consumption among US youth? Milk? Water? The answer might surprise you.

Sample: True or false? The longer a study on cannabis-based interventions lasted, the less of an effect on pain was reported.