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.
Pancreatic, Colorectal Cancer Rates Rising in Young Adults, Nationwide Study Warns
The increase in pancreatic cancer among Americans aged 15 to 34 is particularly alarming and should alert clinicians to heed relevant GI symptoms as suspicious.
Breakthroughs in Atopic Dermatitis with Linda Stein Gold, MD: Primary Viewpoints Podcast
“I think it’s important to have a lot of tools in our toolbox, and [tapinarof cream 1%] is one that gives us great flexibility," said Linda Stein Gold, MD.
Patient Navigation Program Improves Colonoscopy Completion Rates After Abnormal FIT Results
The phone-based patient navigation intervention addressed barriers to CRC testing follow-up and included patient education.
Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr Steven P. Furr
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Steven P. Furr, former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Elinzanetant Reduces Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause Across BMI, Smoking Status
Pooled data from the OASIS clinical trial program showed consistent efficacy of elinzanetant across BMI and smoking history subgroups, highlighting its broad applicability.
Prediabetes Affects More than 97 Million Americans but 77 Million of Them Are Not Aware
The mildly elevated glycemia of prediabetes is a pathological condition with serious risks for those 77 million, says endocrinologist Samuel Dagogo-Jack, MD, DSc.