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Lauren Biscaldi, MS

Latest:

Lilly Makes Tirzepatide Single-Dose Vials Available as Self-Pay Option at 50% Discount

Vials of tirzepatide 2.5 mg and 5 mg will be available with a prescription for the labeled drug through LillyDirect after completing a multistep verification process, the company said.


Sofia Abene

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Prenatal Exposure to Antibiotics May Increase Risk for Long-Term Health Problems in Children

The potential adverse outcomes include asthma, food allergies, cerebral palsy, and cancer, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.


Brooke McCormick

Latest:

Roflumilast Associated with Increase in 5-Year Mortality Risk in Patients with COPD

In a large study of patients with COPD, a small increase in 5-year all-cause mortality risk was observed among those using roflumilast.


Jacob Crothers, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Groups Recover Together

Latest:

Telemedicine vs In-person Care: In Addiction Medicine, Options are Key

COVID-19 has dealt in-person addiction treatment a blow, but the chief medical officer of Groups Recover Together tells a telemedicine success story with a hybrid ending.


Jessica Ayre

Latest:

Texting Patients? Don't Make these HIPAA Mistakes

Train your staff well, says this expert in business texting solutions, and make sure to develop and use appropriate checks and balances.



Javier Morales, MD, FACP, FACE

Latest:

Final Thoughts on Identifying and Managing Patients with T1D

Panelists discuss how early identification of Type 1 diabetes through screening programs, combined with emerging therapies like teplizumab, offers new opportunities for intervention and improved patient outcomes in at-risk populations.


Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP

Latest:

Vaccination Strategies Practice Pearls And Key Take Aways

Drs John Russell, Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Charles Vega, Wendy Wright, And Neil Skolnik provide their practice pearls and key thoughts on how to vaccinate their patient populations in the upcoming influenza season.


LaVarne Burton

Latest:

For Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease, Genetic Testing Holds Promise

A recent American Kidney Fund survey of 300 primary care and specialty clinicians found ~15% of their patients had kidney disease of unknown origin.


Andy Studna

Latest:

Efsitora Alfa, Eli Lilly’s Once Weekly Insulin, Has Positive Topline Results in Two Trials

Across two clinical trials in the QWINT program, once-wekly efsitora showed comparable A1C reduction to frequently used daily insulins.


Benjamin W. Friedman, MD, MS

Latest:

Take-home Messages for Acute Pain Management

Benjamin W. Friedman, MD, MS; Francesca Beaudoin, MD, MS, PhD; Paul Arnstein, RN, PhD, FAAN; and Jeff Gudin, MD, provide take-home messages to providers treating patients with acute pain.


Mary Jane Minkin, MD

Latest:

Guidance for PCPs: Streamlining Menopause Care

Panelists discuss strategies for simplifying complex information for primary care physicians (PCPs), provide tips on how PCPs can effectively communicate evidence-based treatment options to patients, and outline actionable points and key takeaways to enhance patient care in managing menopause symptoms.


Sue Peschin, MHS

Latest:

The CMS CED Policy Limits Treatment for Early Alzheimer's Disease: What It Is and How It Works

The coverage with evidence development (CED) policy requires enrollment in an active clinical trial for an adult to be eligible for Medicare coverage of treatment for Alzheimer's disease.


Merle Myerson, MD, EdD

Latest:

Cannabis: An "Ins and Outs" Primer for Primary Care

A concise update on legal status, FDA approvals, patient safety, and public perception.


Jaime Rosenberg

Latest:

Distinct Patterns of BP in Early Gestation Predict Hypertensive Disorders: Study

Investigators identified 6 blood pressure patterns that, when combined with other risk factors, accurately stratified risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.


Robert Busch, MD

Latest:

Final Pearls and Takeaways for Testing and Managing CKD

Experts wrap up their discussion of emerging chronic kidney disease tests and treatments with key takeaways for providers and patients.


Jeff Hall

Latest:

FDA Ruling on National Breast Density Notification for Mammography Reports Finalized

Beginning on Sept 24, 2024, all women must be notified of their breast density status in mammography reports and encouraged to pursue supplemental screening.


Laura Joszt, MA

Latest:

Two Biosimilars to Denosumab Win FDA Approval as Amgen and Sandoz Go to Court

Biosimilars Wyost and Jubobonti were approved as interchangeable for Xgeva and Prolia but launch will depend on the outcome of litigation between reference product manufacturers.


Katrina Abuabara, MD

Latest:

Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Special Populations: Expert Insights for Primary Care

In an interview at AAD 2025, Katrina Abuabara, MD, stressed the importance of collaboration between primary care physicians and dermatologists.


Killian Meara

Latest:

First-Ever MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD is Granted FDA Priority Review

If the FDA approves the treatment, it will be the first-ever MDMA-assisted therapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy. The PDUFA date is set for August 11, 2024.


Meyeon Park, MD

Latest:

The Importance of Connecting Patients with ADPKD with Each Other

Peer mentor programs can provide support for patients, especially when it comes to family planning and parenthood.


Chris Mazzolini

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Michael A. Weber, MD, on aprocitentan approval: A new approach to managing hypertension

Michael A. Weber, MD, an investigator in the PRECISION study, discusses the newly FDA approved drug aprocitentan (Tryvio), and its promise for helping patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.


Brad Boyd, MBA

Latest:

Is Technology the Answer to Revitalized Primary Care?

Health care leaders increasingly are looking to technology for solutions to the challenges facing primary care.


Medha Munshi, MD

Latest:

Refining Diabetes Care for Older Adults: Expert Insights on Deprescribing, Streamlining Treatment, and Key Practice Pearls

Experts on diabetes provide insights gleaned from the SIMPLE study and outline patient factors that inform treatment decisions.


Lochan Shah, MD

Latest:

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: 7 Questions for Primary Care

How current are you on CAC and its place in CVD risk assessment? This short quiz will reveal your score.


Tina Q. Tan, MD

Latest:

Efficacy of Latest COVID-19 Vaccines

Experts discuss the efficacy of the latest vaccines against currently circulating strains of COVID-19, commenting on how long immunity lasts from these vaccines.


JiaDe Yu, MD

Latest:

JiaDe Yu, MD: When to Refer Pediatric Patients with Suspected Contact Dermatitis

In an interview at AAD 2025, Dr Yu emphasized the importance of managing contact dermatitis early and effectively to prevent long-term complications.




William Schaffner, MD

Latest:

The State of Vaccine Willingness in the US: A Primary Care and an Infectious Disease Physician Discuss

Well-known ID specialist Bill Schaffner, MD, and active primary care educator Chuck Vega, MD, offer thoughts on how to get shots into arms in the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season.

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