SPOTLIGHT -
March 29th 2023
‘Modern gangsters’ use ‘strong arm tactics’ that hurt patients and pharmacies, lawsuit says.
The pros and cons of popular diet plans.
March 22nd 2023
Peterson-KFF ponders repercussions if patients have to pay out of pocket for vaccines or exams.
March 20th 2023
Physicians Foundation leader discusses support for new quality measures and connections among doctors, patients, payers, and basic resources to be healthy.
March 17th 2023
HHS leader says administration is ‘making historic progress’ in pushing down costs for prescription medicines.
The 7 new drugs expected to hit $1 billion in sales in five years
These drugs treat everything from cancer to cognitive decline.
FDA approves HIV pre-exposure preventive injection
Apretude is approved for use in at-risk adults and adolescent to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV.
CDC recommends Moderna and Pfizer in adults over Johnson & Johnson
Blood clot risk in J&J higher for women, draws CDC concerns
What primary care physicians need to know about social determinants of health
Identifying and assisting patients with social determinants is challenging, but can boost outcomes
Poll identifies patients most at-risk during holidays
Women and those in their 50s and early 60s reported the most stress about COVID
Hepatitis B vaccine for adults approved by FDA
PreHevbrio is the only 3-antigen vaccine for Hepatitis B approved for adults
Physicians fear harmful drug abuse went unnoticed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Is more testing the answer to a worsening drug crisis?
Cures 2.0 legislation introduced: Would fund disease research, telehealth expansion
The "Cures 2.0" bill, if signed into law, would expand medical research, aid development of new therapies and expand telehealth.
Insulin biosimilar Semglee launches in U.S.
The product is the first interchangeable insulin biosimilar approved by the FDA.
How care management tools can mitigate clinician burnout
Healthcare staffing shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic have intensified an already serious problem in healthcare: clinician burnout.
Use the annual exam to make patients healthier
I do not use annual visits for disease management but rather health promotion.
Cardiovascular disease and air pollution: how doctors can help patients cope
Until now, measures to prevent cardiovascular diseases have focused almost entirely on individual behavioral and metabolic risk factors.
Preparing your practice for an efficient flu season
How medical practices can create effective vaccination programs for the months ahead
Why cancer outcomes could depend on AI care coordination
As we move beyond COVID-19, The healthcare industry is just beginning to uncover the impact of delayed cancer screenings and care on oncology outcomes.
Implementing remote patient monitoring the right way
Proper implementation of remote patient monitoring can be beneficial for practices and patients.
Walking brings health benefits to those in middle age, study finds
Research shows walking can help middle age adults improve their health and live longer.
How to successfully outsource chronic care management at a small practice
Successfully implementing a CCM program starts with laying the operational groundwork.
America is becoming more obese
The number of states with high adult obesity rates is increasing.
Overcoming obesity myths
Navigating nutrition conversations with patients
What evidence guides clinical decisions?
I am convinced that primary care and much of medicine today are in an “evidence desert”. Let me explain.
Diabetes, prediabetes screenings recommended to begin earlier
Physicians are recommended to start screening for the disease around age 35.
FDA approves first insulin interchangeable biosimilar
The approval could provide patients with an additional safe and possibly more cost-effective options to treat diabetes.
Motivating patients to achieve heart health
Boosting patient adherence can enhance outcomes
One Disease, Many Causes: Social Determinants of Urban Obesity
Patients in disadvantaged urban areas will have to overcome greater obstacles, with fewer resources.
U.S. life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since World War II
Drop in overall life expectancy attributed to “mishandling” of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coding case study: Type 2 Diabetes follow-up
What you need to know about coding a follow-up appointment for Type 2 diabetes.
Managing patients with Type 2 diabetes
A look at how physicians can improve their care relationships
USPSTF lowers age for recommended colorectal screenings
Colorectal screenings are now recommended for all patients between the ages of 45 years old and 75 years old.
Friday 5 from Endocrinology Network - May 14
The Friday 5 from Endocrinology Network is a list composed by the Endocrinology Network editorial staff aimed at highlighting relevant coverage from endocrinology and endocrinology-related fields.
Friday 5 from Rheumatology Network – May 14
The Friday 5 from Rheumatology Network is a list composed by the Rheumatology Network editorial staff aimed at highlighting relevant coverage of the latest news in rheumatology.