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Articles
Dementia: New Screening Tool to be Evaluated in Primary Care
December 12, 2022
The NIH has awarded $11 million for evaluation of a 5-minute, largely visual screening test for dementia intended for use in primary care practice.
Brush up on RSV: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
December 01, 2022
Respiratory syncytial virus is an age-old winter foe that could affect many of your patients this year. Take a minute and scan these facts for a refresher.
Survey Finds Physician Morale Sinking as Staffing, Administrative Challenges Mount
November 22, 2022
Physician morale continues to sink as staffing challenges and administrative burdens increase with primary care seeing "devastating effects."
From One Primary Care Physician to Another: Thank You
October 28, 2022
A small-town physician offers words of encouragement to his peers.
All Health Care Professionals Can Support One Another's Mental Health, Expert Says
October 14, 2022
Not every physician has to be a mental health expert to assist their colleagues, staff, and patients in improving their mental well-being. Just start the conversation.
CDC: Suicide Rate Up in 2021, Youth and Young Adults at Greatest Risk
September 30, 2022
The numbers drive up concern but do not provide context for this very complex issue, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
USPSTF: Primary Care Clinicians Should Screen Adults for Anxiety, Depression
September 21, 2022
USPSTF's draft statement is the first it has issued recommending primary care screening for adults younger than 65 who do not have signs or symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Primary Care Clinician-Patient Face Time Trending Down, Treatment Inequities Continue to Rise
September 09, 2022
US face time with primary care clinicians has decreased by 10% since 2005 along with number of visits. A new study looks closely at trends in the physician-patient encounter.
HHS: Monkeypox Vaccine Production to Begin in the US as Cases Surpass 14 000
August 22, 2022
Federal officials have announced an agreement between Jynneos manufacturer Bavarian Nordic and a Michigan-based drug maker to "fill and finish" US-owned doses.
CDC Director Announces Broad Agency Restructuring Following External Review
August 18, 2022
The CDC's COVID-19 pandemic response was cited as a key factor driving plans to increase the agency's responsiveness and accountability.