Chronic Condition Management

An extensive global analysis led by Duke University challenges long-standing assumptions that reduced physical activity is to blame for rising obesity rates.

With advances in treatment options, primary care physicians have more good reasons to urge smokers to get screened.

AI-driven retina tracker advances diabetic retinopathy detection, enabling rapid, accurate screenings and expanding access to eye care globally.

Independent practices say EHRs lead the way — but telehealth, patient portals and analytics tools are driving measurable results, especially in mental health care.

Medicare Advantage plans often mislead ESRD patients, causing confusion and access issues to dialysis care, highlighting the need for better support and transparency.

A flexible new wristband developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego could improve how people with diabetes manage their health by continuously monitoring glucose and key cardiovascular signals in real time.

New advisory endorsed by major medical groups outlines state of health care around GLP-1 drugs and obesity treatment.

A global physician survey finds overwhelming concern about social media misinformation, poor nutrition training and the growing need for evidence-based dietary counseling.

A review of more than 400,000 patients shows deprescribing works to reduce medication overload in overload adults, but effects on hospital visits and death are less clear.

Foldax's TRIA Mitral Valve shows promising one-year results, enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life with innovative polymer technology in heart valve replacement.

New panel of vaccine reviewers convene first meeting to deliberate on shots against COVID-19, RSV, flu and more.

Because of their semi-regular touchpoints with patients, physicians play a critical role in making patients aware of supportive care options, helping them access tools and services they might not otherwise know are available.

Product eliminates the need for needles, cuffs, and calibration.

New national data reveal that physicians rank continuous glucose monitoring as the top intervention for managing type 2 diabetes — but coverage, education and adoption gaps remain.

Want some quick indicators about patient health? Watch how they walk. Here’s what primary care physicians need to know.

Study finds patients with diabetes who prefer a non-English language are less likely to be prescribed continuous glucose monitors, even when their condition is poorly controlled.

All 17 former ACIP members join in assessment in new JAMA editorial.

A large clinical trial finds digital cognitive assessments can catch early signs of Alzheimer’s in older adults — but primary care workflows and clinician buy-in remain key barriers.

Despite advocates and state actions, hard evidence is scant and there is no national consensus that cannabis is a medical treatment, scholars say.

Study uses an evolutionary modeling approach known as a “fitness seascape” to simulate how bacterial resistance develops in response to real-world treatment patterns.

Article with CBER leader proposes road map to examine foods and pharmaceuticals to make America healthy again.

The novel test uses a machine learning algorithm and multiple cardiac protein markers to detect obstructive coronary artery disease through a simple blood draw.

Administration should 'immediately reverse course' on Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which will be reconstituted for meeting this month.

Having a DCES on staff helps, but virtual options are also effective

Ericka Adler, J.D., a health care attorney with Roetzel & Andress, joins the show to explore the legal risks of prescribing GLP-1 medications.