Authors


Raffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH

Latest:

Final Thoughts on Treatment of Asthma

Raffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI; and Andrew White, MD, give final thoughts on asthma management, considering the current treatment landscape.


Anaïs Natal

Latest:

Learning that Health Care is a Privilege

A young medical student, native of Peru and now resident of Georgia in the US, relates her early education in health care disparities, first in Peru, then in her adopted home.


Luke Halpern

Latest:

FDA Greenlights Low-Dose Clorthalidone (12.5 mg) for Treatment of Hypertension in Adults

Low-dose clorthalidone offers clinicians a new option for initiating treatment that may mitigate well-known metabolic adverse effects.


Michael K Racke, MD

Latest:

Fact vs Fiction in Alzheimer Disease

November is Alzheimer Awareness Month and a good time to look at common myths held by clinicians and patients alike - and the facts to refute them.


Fernando Carnavali, MD

Latest:

Improved Diabetes and Kidney Function Control With KidneyIntelX

Drs Aide Vega and Fernando Carnavali highlight the increased control in both diabetes and kidney function with the use of KidneyIntelX in patients with DKD.



Rebecca T Khan, MD

Latest:

Risk Stratification for Preeclampsia Would Save Lives, Reduce Burden of Cost to Health Care System

Identifying women at risk for preeclampsia with severe features and the most effective treatment is essential to reduce morbidity as well as to contain costs.


Matthew Press, MD, MSc

Latest:

Making Collaborative Care Work: Overcoming Barriers to Integrating Mental Health in Primary Care

ACP 2025: Collaborative care can help address the mental health crisis, but payment and EHR challenges remain. Matthew Press, MD, explains how primary care can overcome these barriers and why integration is essential.


Nicole Chase, MD

Latest:

Final Thoughts on Treatment of Asthma

Raffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI; and Andrew White, MD, give final thoughts on asthma management, considering the current treatment landscape.


Jennifer Soung, MD

Latest:

Atopic Dermatitis in the Real World: Cases Across Ages and Skin Tones

An expert discusses how the stage and diverse presentations of atopic dermatitis, especially in underserved and darker-skinned patients, influence treatment decisions, highlighting the promise of new nonsteroidal therapies and the importance of personalized, patient-centered care to improve quality of life.


Andrew White, MD

Latest:

Final Thoughts on Treatment of Asthma

Raffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI; and Andrew White, MD, give final thoughts on asthma management, considering the current treatment landscape.


Ada Stewart, MD

Latest:

Cervical Cancer Screening: What Primary Care Physicians Need to Know

PODCAST: Family physician Ada Stewart, MD, shares practical strategies for cervical cancer screening and patient communication.


Michael Crotty, MD

Latest:

Expanding the Obesity Treatment Toolbox: The Promise of Dual-Action Medications

Michael Crotty, MD, an expert in obesity medicine, discusses GLP-1RAs in the context of weight loss, including the novel dual agonist survodutide.


Kyle Munz

Latest:

Mpox Outbreak: 5 Things to Know if Patients Ask

Now that the WHO has declared a second mpox global emergency, you may want to brush up on knowledge of the disease and the 2024 outbreak.


Laxmi Gannu, MS

Latest:

Provider Gaps in Postpartum Depression Screening and Management Highlighted in New Study

ACOG 2025: Laxmi Gannu, MS, discusses key findings from a provider survey on postpartum depression screening practices, training gaps, and referral patterns.


Francesca Beaudoin, MD, MS, PhD

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.


Drew Boxler

Latest:

The 10 Best States for Physicians

Some states that are better for physicians than others in terms of finances, competition, and other criteria. Partner site Physicians Practice crunched the numbers for you.


Abby Bleistein, MD

Latest:

Leading Risk Factors Associated with Childhood Obesity: A Primer for Practitioners

How do low socioeconomic status and adverse childhood experiences tie into pediatric obesity? Here, an overview for practitioners.


Shelton Hager, MD

Latest:

Q&A: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Devices and Technologies

Wade Brosius, DO, Shelton Hager, MD, and Steven Peskin, MD, answer questions relating to diabetic retinopathy screening devices and highlight novel technologies utilized in this space.


Carolyn Stolte, CRNP

Latest:

Closing Thoughts With Patient Cases: Choosing the Right Topical Treatment for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Panelists discuss how choosing topical treatments requires individualized therapy considering factors such as affected body areas, disease severity, patient age, formulation preferences, and insurance coverage.


Lori Davis, MD

Latest:

Optimizing PTSD Treatment: The Role of Brexpiprazole and Sertraline in Future Guidelines

Brexpiprazole and sertraline showed promise for PTSD treatment in a recent study. Lead author, Lori Davis, MD, discusses clinical findings, treatment guidelines, and future research directions.


Ethan Lazarus, MD

Latest:

Prioritizing Mental Health: Applying Person-First Approaches to Care

When addressing mental health with patients with obesity, a thoughtful approach that balances psychological health and weight loss is critical, explains Dr Ethan Lazarus.


Dhiren Patel, PharmD

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.


Keith A. Reynolds

Latest:

HHS Secretary RFK, Jr, Cancels July 10 USPSTF Meeting, Prompting Fear Across Primary Care Professional Groups

The abrupt cancellation, without warning or cause, has medical groups and health care leaders concerned about patient access to no-cost preventive services.


Todd W. Frieze, MD

Latest:

Biotin, Benign Modules, and Final Takeaways

Todd W. Frieze, MD, concludes this series discussing differences in benign vs cancerous tumors and key final takeaways.


Caissa Troutman, MD

Latest:

Overcoming Barriers in Obesity and Hypertension Management: Practical Strategies for Physicians

Caissa Troutman, member of the Obesity Medicine Association, emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making in overcoming barriers.


Amy Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH

Latest:

"We are Great Medical Home Neighbors," Says Pediatric PM&R Physician Amy Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH

Collaboration among care team members is a key ingredient to effective support for children with disabilities and this specialist says her welcome mat is out for her neighbors.


Candace Westgate, DO, MPH, FACOG

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.


Laura Biscaldi

Latest:

FDA Advisory Committee Vote Unanimous on Harmonizing COVID Vaccine Formulations

The FDA and CDC must adopt the VRBPAC recommendation before it can be considered for implementation.


Richard J Auchus, MD, PhD

Latest:

Expert Perspectives 2024: Breakthrough Therapy for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia with PI Richard Auchus, MD, PhD

The lead investigator of the largest clinical trial program in people with CAH discusses the condition, its burden, and the novel drug just approved that will change lives.

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