Remember when we were sure that “ironic” referred to “something that is the opposite of its literal meaning,” and then in 1996 Alanis Morissette taught us that it just meant “misfortune”? Well, we now have to second guess what we thought we knew about energy expenditure in the human lifecycle as well. But unlike Alanis’ lyrics, this new information is backed by data.
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Read the latest guidelines for the management of blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease, therapeutic interventions, and treatment gaps.
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Lung cancer is the second most common cause of cancer and is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Screening for lung cancer in high-risk individuals can prevent deaths. This article will discuss the United States Preventive Services Task Force’s updated screening guidelines for lung cancer and explain pertinent information for the primary care clinician.
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You may not think much about your clinical attire, but it turns out that patients do—at least subconsciously. In a survey, 487 adults rated stock images of male and female clinicians according to experience and professionalism. It looks like white coats are…
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With this overview, learn what CME is, the reasons clinicians need to fulfill CME requirements and where to find the best CME conferences and online courses.
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