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Shai Efrati, MD

Latest:

Long COVID: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Offers Hope for Understanding and Treating Symptoms

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a randomized placebo-controlled trial resulted in improved global cognitive function, energy, sleep, and pain interference in long COVID patients.


Neil Skolnik, MD

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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.


Jared Kaltwasser

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COPD Increases Risk for Heart Failure in People who Experience AMI

“Patients with COPD who have AMI are less aggressively treated than those without COPD," leading to higher in-hospital mortality and long-term mortality,” wrote authors.


Ron Southwick

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With the Flu Season in Overdrive, Hospitals are Overwhelmed

Some hospitals have EDs filled with patients and a number of states are reporting the 2024-2025 version of a COVID-19, flu, and RSV tripledemic.


Angela Fitch, MD

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Obesity-related Comorbidities and Treatment: An Overview

An overview of common and uncommon obesity-related comorbidities and treatment strategies, here.


Carolynn Francavilla, MD

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3 Ways Physicians Can Support Patients with Obesity in 2023

Three tips on how to support patients on their weight management journey this year.


Dominique R. Williams, MD, MPH

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Obesity and Depression in Adolescents: Understanding the Interplay

Understanding the interplay between obesity and depression in children is key for clinicians to best advise this patient population. An overview, here.



Anne Meneghetti, MD

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Long Colds: How to Manage Patient Expectation About Duration of the Common Cold

Patients largely underestimate how long a cold should last and the lingering symptoms too often prompt a request for antibiotics. Primary care, please resist!


Deborah Shenkman, RDLD, CDCES

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Final Thoughts on Strategies for Managing and Monitoring Patients Receiving Teplizumab

The panel concludes its discussion with key takeaways on the optimal care of patients with type 1 diabetes care and thoughts on unmet needs within the treatment space.


Stewart Tepper, MD

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Symbravo Mechanism of Action and Patient Selection, with PI Stewart Tepper, MD

Tepper, principal investigator for phase 3 trials of Symbravo as acute treatment for migraine in adults, reviews the new drug's dual MOA and target patient populations.


Silas Norman, MD, MPH

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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.


JoAnn Pinkerton, MD

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Switching from HRT to Non-HRT: Safety Considerations for Menopausal Women

An expert discussion with JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, national lead for the OASIS clinical trial program of elinzanetant for moderate-to-severe VMS.


Mary Caffrey

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Budesonide-Based Triple Therapy Most Cost-Effective vs Dual Therapy for COPD

A new analysis found triple therapy for COPD, particularly B/G/F, more cost-effective vs dual therapy in terms of exacerbations and quality-adjusted life years.


Cameron Santoro

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5 Elemental Facts About Electronic Cigarettes All Clinicians Should Know

The 5 summaries that follow cover harmful ingredients, associated health risks, industry marketing tactics, and current regulatory efforts.



Atul Patel, MD

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When the Patient Says Pain is the Problem, Physiatry Has a Plan

The goal of a PM&R physician is to identify the source of function-limiting pain and then develop the best plan for each patient to return them to their lives.


Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF

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Breaking the Silence: Discussing Menopause Treatment Options in Primary Care

Lisa Larkin, MD, discusses how social media is driving menopause awareness and why primary care physicians must educate themselves to meet patient demand.


Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDCES

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Key Insights and Final Thoughts on Screening and Management of T1D

Panelists discuss key insights on the importance of early screening for T1D, the role of antibody testing in identifying at-risk individuals, and the need for timely intervention to preserve ß-cell function and optimize long-term management strategies for better patient outcomes.


Quentin Van Meter, MD

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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.


Quinn Everts

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Mifepristone Future Uncertain, Pushback is United and Swift

The FDA, women's health groups and professional societies, and state governors are all pushing back against the April 7 ruling by Texas District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk.


Marco Meglio

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Axsome Therapeutics: FDA Accepts NDA Resubmission for AXS-07 for Acute Treatment of Migraine

Based on its acceptance of the resubmission, FDA has assigned a PDUFA action goal date of January 31, 2025 for AXS-07.


Craig Primack, MD

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Stress Management 2021: The Case for Self-Care in the COVID-19 Era

Obesity Medicine Association President Craig Primack, MD, reminds PCPs that stress management is a key to good self care for everyone and offers tips to share with patients.


Rose McGowan

Latest:

Dupilumab Reduces COPD Exacerbations for Patient with T2 Inflammation in Landmark Phase 3 Trial

Findings of the BOREAS trial of patients with COPD and type 2 inflammation make dupilumab the first biologic to significantly reduce exacerbations by 30% vs placebo.


Lauren Massaro

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GoodRx, Opill Team Up on OTC Delivery Program for Contraceptive

The new e-commerce partnership expands access to Opill by allowing direct delivery of the contraceptive to consumers' homes without a prescription.


John Parkinson

Latest:

American Academy of Pediatrics Counters CDC with Updated Childhood Immunization Schedule

In its updated guidelines, the AAP recommends that all children aged 6 to 23 months be vaccinated against COVID-19, citing the population's high risk for severe infection.



Abha Choudhary, MD

Latest:

Key Insights and Final Thoughts on Screening and Management of T1D

Panelists discuss key insights on the importance of early screening for T1D, the role of antibody testing in identifying at-risk individuals, and the need for timely intervention to preserve ß-cell function and optimize long-term management strategies for better patient outcomes.


Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, MSCI

Latest:

Atopic Dermatitis in Focus: 3 Expert Pearls for Primary Care

RAD 2025: Expert insights on the psychosocial burden of AD, flexible dosing, and cross-specialty collaboration in pediatric care.


Mylynda Massart, MD, PhD

Latest:

The Future of Multi-Cancer Early Detection

To close this series, experts explore the challenges and guideline gaps in multi-cancer early detection while considering its potential impact on patient care, accessibility, and improved outcomes.

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