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Many COPD patients can’t afford medication: study

By Brooke McCormick

April 18th 2024

More than 16% report cost-related nonadherence

The vaccine pricing assault that threatens public health

By Richard Hughes IV, JD, MPH

April 18th 2024

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Recalling heart pumps; recycling antiobesity injectors; it’s in the water, or not – Morning Medical Update

By Richard Payerchin

April 18th 2024

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Global health leadership; heart transplant technology; lessons in innovation – Morning Medical Update

By Richard Payerchin

April 17th 2024

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Health experts advocate e-cigarettes as smoking cessation tool when other methods fail

By Todd Shryock

April 16th 2024

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It’s time to address the needs of primary care

Conrad L. Flick, MD, FAAFP

April 16th 2024

As the backbone of the health care system, primary care doctors need more resources and greater support from policymakers

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A revolution in surgery; phony meds online; IBS awareness – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 16th 2024

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Study finds antibiotics ineffective for cough treatment in lower respiratory tract infections

Todd Shryock

April 15th 2024

Even the presence of bacterial infection did not show a measurable impact

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Drug shortage grows; warning against Chinese syringes; electronic socks and patient health – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 15th 2024

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Online with AHRQ; new hydrogel technology; heart risks for women drinkers – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 12th 2024

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Social Media Study Reveals Pervasive HIV Vaccine Conspiracy Theories

Logan Lutton

April 10th 2024

Posts claim COVID-19 vaccines cause HIV

Forms of fear; the season for sneezin’; a better coronavirus vaccine – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 10th 2024

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Cancer around the world; acne treatments in primary care; eye damage from the eclipse and beyond – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 9th 2024

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Study shows simultaneous education and treatment improve medication adherence in type 2 diabetes patients

Todd Shryock

April 8th 2024

Patients who received education and treatment simultaneously were more likely to start their treatment and stick with it

Total eclipse of the sun; historic transplant recovery; CARE in medicine – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 5th 2024

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Heart disease at the genetic level; common cold lingers; teens need sleep – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 4th 2024

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Potential return of smallpox; ‘preventative chemotherapy;’ National Minority Health Month – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 3rd 2024

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Lack of primary care sparks increase in emergency surgeries for patients

Richard Payerchin

April 2nd 2024

Study examines risks of complications, hospital readmissions to patients in underserved areas.

Self-vaccination; Alcohol Awareness Month; 10th birthday for ACA health insurance – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 2nd 2024

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Dengue cases growing in Puerto Rico; pandemic decrease in dental care; British health care – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

April 1st 2024

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How physicians and other health care practitioners can reduce the financial costs of IV injury

Gary Warren, MS

March 28th 2024

When using intravenous therapies, if you and your staff aren’t paying attention to patient safety, you can be sure medical malpractice attorneys will be.

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Primary care physicians play key role in diagnosis and management of age-related macular degeneration

Shawn Murphy

March 28th 2024

There is no cure, but early detection and treatment may preserve visual health.

Still suffering from COVID-19; a nation with diabetes; banning behavioral devices – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

March 28th 2024

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‘Medical injustice disguised as paperwork;’ traveling and measles; are fish safe for consumption? – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

March 27th 2024

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Advancing kidney care: How a focus on prevention can fight a silent epidemic

Carmen A. Peralta, MD, MAS, FASN

March 26th 2024

Screening is the imperative for early detection that can lead to better outcomes for patients.

The most expensive drug in the world; brain cells under anesthesia; official pleads guilty – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

March 26th 2024

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What primary care physicians can do to prevent and screen for dementia

Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD

March 25th 2024

Providing education about dementia is important tool for helping patients avoid it

Global fertility and population; royal cancer diagnosis; advocating for avocados – Morning Medical Update

Richard Payerchin

March 25th 2024

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Medicare Part D to cover cost of Wegovy when used to reduce risks of heart conditions

Richard Payerchin

March 22nd 2024

CMS issues guidance and won’t pay for the drug for weight loss exclusively.

What happens when patients can't get their prescriptions filled?

Todd Shryock

March 22nd 2024

A report from HelpAdvisor provides a snapshot of the difficulties patients face in having their prescriptions filled.

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Helping patients attain optimal wellness requires allies

Daniella Dayoub Forrest, FDN-P

March 22nd 2024

Primary care physicians and their patients know broad rules for good health, but those can be overwhelming without personal assistance to integrate the principles into daily life.