Expert Interviews

Reframing Vaccines as Innovation: A Strategy to Rebuild Patient Trust in Primary Care
August 07, 2025

Infectious disease physician Amesh Adalja, MD, explains how PCPs can reframe vaccines as health technology to boost confidence and counter hesitancy.

Primary Care Needs the Right Tools to Identify MCI Early, Says Rodney Swenson, PhD
August 06, 2025

If primary care clinicians are to meet the cognitive screening demands that are growing with an aging population, they need the sharpest tools in the box, this expert says.

The Biggest Threat to Vaccine Confidence in the US: An Expert Discussion
August 06, 2025

Amesh Adalja, MD, urges physicians to use their trusted position to counter widespread vaccine misinformation and strengthen patient confidence in immunization.

Cognition is The Next Vital Sign: An Interview with David J Libon, PhD
August 05, 2025

A cognitive health assessment will soon be as routine as taking blood pressure or pulse ox, says neurocognitive researcher David J Libon, PhD. He talks more about that future.

When Guidelines Diverge: Navigating Vaccine Recommendations in 2025
August 05, 2025

Amesh Adalja, MD, advises physicians turn to specialty societies for evidence-based, reliable recommendations this respiratory virus season.

In Testing for Cognitive Decline, It May Not Be What the Patient Says, But How It's Said That Matters
August 04, 2025

Acoustic variables, like shimmer and jitter, that are typically undetectable in human speech can be detected with tablet technology and serve as biomarkers for mental acuity.

Amesh Adalja, MD, on How PCPs Can Counter Social Media Vaccine Misinformation
August 04, 2025

Amesh Adalja, MD, explains how physicians can rebut social media vaccine claims with concise, referenced facts and patient-centered communication.

Ready to Prescribe a GLP-1 Medication? Please Dive Deep Into the Patient's History First, Advises John Bonnet, MD, MPH
August 01, 2025

Bonnet says a clear understanding of a patient's weight and emotional history are critical to ensure optimal use of GLP-1 therapy in a successful weight management program.

Vaccine Hesitancy: Communication Strategies for Primary Care That Preserve Trust
August 01, 2025

Amesh Adalja, MD, infectious disease physician, outlines effective communication strategies that respect patient concerns while reinforcing physician credibility.