Assessing a 68-Year-Old Patient with Symptoms of Diabetes and Unintentional Weight Loss
August 23, 2024

Focusing on diabetes testing and treatment practices, Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, presents the profile of a 68-year-old new patient who presents with symptoms in line with a family history of type 2 diabetes.

Managing Diabetes and Hypertension in an 84-Year-Old Widow: Addressing Medication Burden and Glycemic Control Challenges
August 23, 2024

Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, presents a case of an 84-year-old patient with diabetes experiencing medication burden and glycemic control challenges.

Recognizing Aging and Adapting Care While Managing Diabetes in Various Environments
August 23, 2024

Experts on diabetes define the concept of homeostenosis and describe the importance of recognizing signs of aging and adapting care to fit the needs of older adult patients.

Tailoring Diabetes Care and Gauging Physician Knowledge on Treatment Strategies for Older vs Younger Adults
August 23, 2024

Medha Munshi, MD, and Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, begin a discussion on geriatric diabetes care by providing an overview of the condition and gauging physician knowledge with polling questions.

Obesity in the Time of COVID: Expert Insights on the Physical, Emotional Toll on Patients
August 22, 2024

Patients with obesity face both physical and emotional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. How can PCPs help?

FDA Grants Approval, EUA for Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
August 22, 2024

The updated COVID-19 vaccines will include a monovalent component corresponding to KP.2, a strain of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.

Bayer: Phase 2 Trial of Investigational Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Activator for Chronic Kidney Disease Begins
August 22, 2024

The sGC activator represents a novel approach to modulating the nitric oxide-soluble sGC-cyclic guanosine monophosphate pathway.

8 Questions on Updates to the 2024 ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule
August 22, 2024

Do you know the ACIP-preferred influenza vaccine for adults aged ≥65 yrs? The cut-off age for HPV vaccination? The time between the 2-dose mpox series? More, here.

Alternative Lung Cancer Screening Criteria Expand Eligible Population vs USPSTF Guidance
August 21, 2024

Simple criteria for lung cancer screening identified more people who would highly benefit, including more from racial/ethnic minority groups.

Effectiveness of Anti-Obesity Drugs for CVD Prevention: A Clinician Discussion
August 21, 2024

Anila Chadha, MD, talks to Patient Care about how antiobesity medications can aid in reducing CVD risk in patients with obesity.