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Articles
Dronabinol May Have a Role for Quelling Agitation in Alzheimer Disease: New Data
October 07, 2024
The synthetic version of THC was associated with a 30% reduction in symptoms of agitation with none of the adverse effects seen with current treatments.
Albuterol/Budesonide Reduces Risk of Exacerbation in People with Intermittent, Mild-Persistent Asthma
October 07, 2024
Albuterol/budesonide (Airsupra) has now proven effective as novel combination as-needed rescue medication for adults with asthma regardless of disease severity.
FDA Approves Cologuard Plus, Next-Gen Noninvasive Colorectal Cancer Screening Test
October 04, 2024
Cologuard Plus bests its previous iteration and demonstrates greater sensitivity and specificity for any CRC relative to fecal immunochemical tests.
Migraine Survival Kit for Young People Headed to College
October 04, 2024
Help young patients with migraine (and their parents) get and stay prepared for the shift from home to college with this migraine survival kit checklist.
12 Facts About Colorectal Cancer for Primary Care Clinicians and Patients
October 03, 2024
Having a PCP is linked to higher rates of screening colonoscopy and improved overall survival. Review these 12 facts about CRC and share them with your patients.
8 Updates on Breast Cancer for Primary Care: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
October 03, 2024
Breast cancer will claim the lives of more than 42 000 women in 2024. The primary care clinician's role as advocate for screening mammography can not be overemphasized.
Progression of Subclinical Atherosclerosis Independently Predicts All-Cause Mortality
October 02, 2024
The use of visual imaging to detect atherosclerosis at its earliest stages and to quantify the burden enhances predictive value of traditional risk assessment tools.
US Pertussis Cases Increase Nearly 5-Fold During 2024, According to the CDC
October 02, 2024
The surge in pertussis is likely a result of a return to pre-pandemic infection patterns coupled with waning immunity from previous vaccination, CDC says.
Suicide Attempts Reduced by 25% with Integrated Primary Care Intervention
October 01, 2024
A 14% increase in the rates of primary care safety planning within 2 weeks of a negative screening was associated 25% drop in the rate of attempted suicides.
RSV Mortality Higher than for Influenza B 90 Days After Hospital Discharge: New Data
October 01, 2024
Older adults hospitalized with RSV were older, more frail, and more likely to have respiratory comorbidities than those with influenza A or B, the study found.