People with chronic coronary artery disease live with an ongoing inflammatory battle inside their major blood vessels. This creates arterial plaque which can eventually rupture, leading to thrombosis. Scientists have been searching for a way to combat this inflammatory process, and colchicine is an old drug with potential new use in this patient population.
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All clinicians want to stay on top of the latest critical trends in order to treat a wide variety of medical problems. Beyond that, it is essential that clinicians participate in regular educational courses to maintain licensure and certification. There are many ways for clinicians to fulfill continuing medical education (CME) and continuing education (CE) requirements, including…
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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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Bear with us as we kick off the newsletter with an untimely reference. The movie Caddyshack struck comedy gold in 1980, so when Caddyshack II hit theaters eight years later, anyone looking for a belly laugh was faced with…
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Fasting is no new kid on the block, but recent years have made what used to be a dietary practice reserved for religious rituals or intensive cleanses, a mainstream diet. As you may have noticed, the masses have jumped on the bandwagon with the promise of a novel way to lose a few pounds. The real draw is…
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The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a shiny new scientific statement on the treatment of mild-moderate hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and initial treatment should be—wait for it…
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Obesity and diabetes are common health problems. Learn the statistics, discover the mechanism of GLP-1 and GIP agonists, and understand how they can be used.
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