Primary Care

The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first steroid-free cream for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults.

The USPSTF has updated its recommendations on screening patients for the most common form of glaucoma, primary open-angle glaucoma.

In a recent study, researchers examined how the frequency and type of antibiotics used may impact the gut microbiota and the subsequent risk of colorectal cancer in patients taking antibiotics.

The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association have released new guidelines on poststroke management of adults in the primary care setting.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released an updated policy on screening children for cardiac conditions that may influence the risk of sudden cardiac arrest or death.

The American College of Gastroenterology has released new guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile infections.

In a recent study, researchers investigated the relationship between various forms of osteoarthritis and the risk of developing Parkinson disease.

The American Heart Association has released a new scientific statement on treating elevated blood pressure and cholesterol.

In a recent study, researchers examined the safety of common vaccines used in routine immunization of children, adults, and pregnant women in the United States.

Researchers used mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics from 1980 through 2014 in order to examine trends in CVD-related mortality rates over the last 30 years.