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Electroacupuncture May Improve Chronic Constipation Symptoms
09/13/2016
A new study evaluated the efficacy of electroacupuncture in improving symptoms of chronic severe functional constipation.
09/13/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
Younger MI Survivors May Face Premature Heart Disease Death
09/01/2016
Researchers conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study to examine 30-year cause-specific death rates among younger myocardial infarction patients vs the general population.
09/01/2016
chronic inflammation
chronic inflammation
New Crohn Disease Care Plan Improves Outcomes
08/26/2016
Researchers have created a new care plan for the management of a serious complication seen in roughly 40% of all Crohn disease patients.
08/26/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
How Much Exercise is Required to Lower Chronic Disease Risk?
08/10/2016
A recent study sought to quantify the dose-response associations between total physical activity and risk of 5 major chronic diseases.
08/10/2016
Top Papers Of The Month
Top Papers Of The Month
COPD: Inhaler Use, a How-To on Inpatient Care, and a Primary Care Primer
08/04/2016
Gregory W. Rutecki, MD
This is a second “mining” of a Top Paper addressing exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
08/04/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
Fitness Is Linked to Slower Decline in Lung Health
05/17/2016
A new study has identified an association between cardiopulmonary fitness levels and rate of decline in pulmonary function.
05/17/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
Study: PCPs Could Treat Hepatitis C as Efficiently as Specialists
04/15/2016
A recent study compared the efficacy of treatment of hepatitis C virus by specialists and primary care providers.
04/15/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
Survey: Over Half of US Physicians Experience Burnout
12/01/2015
Results of a recent survey detail the changes in the rates of burnout and work-life balance satisfaction among US physicians between 2011 and 2014.
12/01/2015
cardiovascular disease
cardiovascular disease
Does Early Invasive Treatment for ACS Lower Cardiac Risk?
10/28/2015
A potential link between early invasive treatment for acute coronary syndrome and lower short-term risk of adverse events was examined in a recent study.
10/28/2015
Conference Coverage
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Conference Coverage
Identifying, Assessing Health Risks in Patients During Wellness Exams
07/22/2015
Anthony Calabro, MA
In her Practical Updates in Primary Care virtual session, Barbara Jo McGarry, MD reviewed two patient cases, described the important aspects of the annual wellness exam, offered specific approaches for...
07/22/2015