Monthly Roundup: Top 7 Primary Care Stories

Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr Steven P. Furr

After a 3-year negotiation, the FDA has cleared a phase 2 clinical trial assessing the use of smoked cannabis for the treatment of PTSD symptoms in veterans.

Keith A. Reynolds

October 1st 2024

More than Half of US Adults May Be Eligible for Semaglutide Therapy, Accordng to New Estimates

"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.

More than Half of US Adults May Be Eligible for Semaglutide Therapy / image credit Dhruv Kazi, MD, MSc, MS Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology

Infectious Disease & Primary Care: A Conversation with IDWeek 2023 Chair

Millions of US adults could benefit from semaglutide treatment for diabetes, obesity, and/or CV disease but insurance isn't guaranteed and the drug is costly.

October 25th 2023

Antivirals for Influenza Underutilized Among Vulnerable Children, Adolescents

Listen to our latest podcast episode with Heather Yun, MD, for details on emerging pathogens, the role of primary care clinicians in the effort to rein in antimicrobial resistance, and more.

Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Takes a Backseat as GLP-1RA Use Rises: Daily Dose

Analysis of surveillance data revealed a decline in use of antiviral medications for children hospitalized with influenza and prevalent underprescribing in outpatient settings.

FDA Clears Phase 2 Study of Cannabis for PTSD Treatment in Veterans

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Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr Steven P. Furr

After a 3-year negotiation, the FDA has cleared a phase 2 clinical trial assessing the use of smoked cannabis for the treatment of PTSD symptoms in veterans.

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More than Half of US Adults May Be Eligible for Semaglutide Therapy, Accordng to New Estimates

"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.

Infectious Disease & Primary Care: A Conversation with IDWeek 2023 Chair

Millions of US adults could benefit from semaglutide treatment for diabetes, obesity, and/or CV disease but insurance isn't guaranteed and the drug is costly.

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Antivirals for Influenza Underutilized Among Vulnerable Children, Adolescents

Listen to our latest podcast episode with Heather Yun, MD, for details on emerging pathogens, the role of primary care clinicians in the effort to rein in antimicrobial resistance, and more.

Metabolic Bariatric Surgery Takes a Backseat as GLP-1RA Use Rises: Daily Dose

Analysis of surveillance data revealed a decline in use of antiviral medications for children hospitalized with influenza and prevalent underprescribing in outpatient settings.