Primary Care’s Role in Skin Cancer Detection

Expert panelists discuss the essential role of primary care in early skin cancer detection, balancing clinical judgment with emerging AI artificial intelligence tools, and more.

Older Adults are Open to Cognitive Assessment for Dementia in Primary Care But Obstacles Loom Large, a New Study Finds
June 05, 2025

A study reveals low clinician engagement in digital cognitive assessments for dementia in primary care, highlighting workflow and other barriers to early detection.

The Weekly Dose: Advancements in Colonoscopy, AI for Mammography, and Telemedicine Antibiotic Stewardship
June 04, 2025

Discover the latest breakthroughs in clinical research, from at-home cancer screening to AI advancements in mammography, shaping future healthcare practices.

Future of Obesity Care: 3 Wishes from Thought Leader Donna Ryan, MD
June 04, 2025

When asked about her 3 wishes for the future of obesity care, Donna Ryan, MD, told Patient Care that she had just one: access.

Social Determinants of Health Affect Use of HRT During Menopause, Study Suggests
June 04, 2025

Social determinants including partner status, smoking history, and BMI were significantly associated with reduced access to effective hormone therapy for menopausal women.

Guardant Health's Shield Mutlicancer Detection Blood Test Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
June 04, 2025

Breakthrough device designation for the multicancer detection test is supported by clinical validation data demonstrating an overall specificity of 98.6% and sensitivity of 60%.

Postpartum Hormonal Contraceptives Up Depression Risk by 50%: Daily Dose
June 04, 2025

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

CDC: Measles Vaccine Strongly Recommended for All International Travelers
June 04, 2025

The CDC recommendation pertains to all international travel, regardless of destination, as a result of rising case numbers in the US.

Bringing PPD Screening to the Forefront of Maternal Health: A Q&A with Joy Baker, MD
June 03, 2025

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the urgent need to prioritize postpartum depression screening, normalize mental health in prenatal care, and strengthen continuity between OB-GYN and primary care.

ctDNA Blood Test Showed High Sensitivity, Specificity for Colorectal Cancer but Poor Sensitivity for Advanced Precancerous Neoplasia
June 03, 2025

A new study of a circulating tumor DNA-based screening test revealed promising sensitivity and specificity for for CRC, but only 12.5% sensitivity for advanced neoplasia.

OASIS-4 Trial: Elinzanetant Reduces Frequency of Vasomotor Symptoms Related to Endocrine Therapy for HR-Positive Breast Cancer
June 03, 2025

ASCO 2025. Elinzanetant significantly reduced the frequency of VMS vs placebo in women on endocrine therapy for treatment or prevention of HR+ breast cancer.