Primary Care Physicians Report Barriers to Managing Chronic Kidney Disease
Lack of knowledge, keeping up with changing management guidelines, and limited time and resources were among reported barriers.
Top 5 Adolescent Medicine Apps for Primary Care
An app for birth control education, another that helps young patients transition to adult providers, and 3 more must-have adolescent apps for primary care.
Keeping Up with Coffee: A 6-question Health Quiz
What's your caffeine IQ? Test your knowledge on the latest caffeine research from its effect on cardiovascular disease to liver cancer with this brief quiz.
Diabetes and the Flu: A Dangerous Duo
Help keep patients with diabetes healthy this flu season with a few of these quick reminders on vaccination, medication, comorbidities, and more.
Flu in Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
When it comes to flu vaccination, nearly 50% of US adults don’t know the benefits. Are your patients among them?
Cystic Fibrosis Guideline Update: 7 Questions
Cystic fibrosis treatment guidelines must evolve to keep pace with new treatments and disease knowledge. Try 7 questions on the latest iteration.
Fear a Future with Fentanyl
Deaths related to synthetic opioids increased from approximately 3000 in 2013 to more than 30 000 in 2018. A new book warns there is more to come.
Migraine Risk is Brewing Among Heavy Caffeine Drinkers
A cup of coffee/day keeps migraine away? It can, but before recommending another cup to migraine patients, review findings just published.
Coffee Reconsidered: New Grounds for Drinking It
Caffeine moderation moderates cardiovascular risk, caffeine is not what is keeping you up at night, and 4 more recent studies on caffeine intake.
Study Finds Chocolate Good for Everything: True or False?
Can dark chocolate intake decrease depressive symptoms? Is chocolate intake linked to a higher risk of atrial fibrillation? New research examines the impact that chocolate has on various health conditions.
What Cause of Achilles Pain?
Pain has been present for 2 days; patient denies overuse or injury but says she has been jogging a little more than usual. What's your diagnosis?
Mass Shootings Condemned by Leading US Physician Organizations
The Dayton and El Paso tragedies bring yet another urgent call to action against gun violence from a consortium of the leading US physician and public health organizations.
Top 5 Physical Rehabilitation Apps for Primary Care Providers
What apps should you recommend to patients who are in physical therapy? Here are highlights of 5 physical therapy apps to consider.
World Experts to Discuss Future of Neurology at Inaugural International Congress
The first annual International Congress on the Future of Neurology convenes in New York City in September. Which thought leaders will be moderating?
Brush Up on the Downsides of Beef
Red meat is known to be linked to various health risks, but what other dangers could beef intake pose? Brush up on recent research with these 5 questions.
Sobering Report on Binge Drinking in Older Adults
One out of 10 US adults aged ≥ 65 years is a "current binge drinker," a new study found. It is sobering data and a call to action for primary care.
Your Patients May Lie to You, But Why?
Ever wonder if your patient is a "liar, liar, pants on fire"? Take this 5-question quiz on a new survey to find out if your suspicions are true.
Refusal to Fill a Rx: A PharmD's Perspective
Pharmacist won't fill the Rx? There is usually a good reason and it could involve legal liability. A PharmD describes 3 personal scenarios with 3 different solutions.
10 CBD Company Health Claims: Please Read
FDA on July 23rd issued a warning letter to CBD-producer Curaleaf, Inc, citing unsubstantiated health claims for its products. Here are 10 of the claims your patients are reading.
Red Meat Poses New Challenges
Saturated fat and cholesterol from red meat have long been known to be bad for heart health, but recent research sheds light on a possible new culprit.