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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.

Erenumab for Nonopioid Medication Overuse Headache in Chronic Migraine: Daily Dose
October 03, 2024

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

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.

Youth with Chronic Pain Face Greater Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety than Pain-Free Peers
October 02, 2024

Findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis showed 1 in 3 youth with chronic pain were diagnosed with anxiety and 1 in 8 were diagnosed with depression.

Mental Health Conditions Common in Primary Care Settings: Daily Dose
October 02, 2024

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

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.

Primary Viewpoints: Immunizations with Dr Steven P. Furr
October 01, 2024

"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Steven P. Furr, former president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Non-Hormonal Therapy for Menopausal VMS: How Does Elinzanetant Differ from HRT?
October 01, 2024

JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, national lead for the OASIS clinical trial program evaluating elinzanetant for menopausal VMS, discusses how non-hormonal therapy differs from HRT.