Managing Peripheral Vascular Disease: A Short Summary of a Long History
A look back at a decade of advances in management of peripheral vascular disease prompted this short summary of big changes. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 10, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gregory W. Rutecki, MD Tags: Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension Source Type: news
Updated Pediatric and Adult Obesity Algorithm
How will the updated pediatric and adult obesity algorithm impact both your patients and practice? Scroll through this slideshow to find out. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 10, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Veronica Hackethal, MD Source Type: news
Stroke Rate Variability in Afib: Much Higher than We Thought!
A new study reveals the hertofore unknown and remarkable impact of the variation in published stroke rates on the net clinical benefit of anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 4, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Payal Kohli, MD Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Source Type: news
Rash and Foot Pain in a 4-year-old Boy
Foot pain has been present for ~1 week but the rash was noticed just this morning. What ' s your diagnosis? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 4, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Brady Pregerson, MD Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news
GI Case Quiz: RUQ Pain, Fevers, & amp; Jaundice
RUQ pain x3 days, fevers x24h. LFTs are elevated. Which of these tests should you order? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 4, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
New Afib Scoring System: Is it New or Just Different?
The popular CHA2DS2-Vasc stroke risk calculator has its detractors. But will a newly proposed scoring system have a signficant clinical impact? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 4, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Payal Kohli, MD Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Source Type: news
Immunotherapy Quiz: 2018 Guidelines on Rhinitis
Where do US guidelines on immunotherapy for rhinitis overlap with new 2018 recommendations from Europe? Answer these 5 questions to find out. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 4, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Veronica Hackethal, MD Tags: Quiz Seasonal Allergy Source Type: news
9 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q3 2018
Which drugs are most important for your patients? Scroll through our quick slideshow to find out. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 3, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sydney Jennings Source Type: news
Who Attempts to Lose Weight in the US? A 6-question Quiz
Sample: Between 2013 and 2016, what percentage, overall, of US adults tried to lose weight in the past 12 months? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 2, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Grace Halsey Source Type: news
HCV Screening in Younger At-Risk Populations
Universal hepatitis C screening for younger adults may be the next essential step in eradicating the infection suggests pediatric ID specialist Claudia Espinosa, MD, MSc. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 2, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew Bowser Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
HCV in Young Adults and Children: 3 Studies At-a-Glance
Study summaries highlight increased infection rates in young adults; a spike in HCV in reproductive-aged women; and a potential new treatment for HCV in young children. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew D. Bowser Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
Food for Thought: 8 Qs about Nutrition
Take this brief quiz to test your knowledge of the latest scientific developments in diet and health. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - October 1, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Source Type: news
Lifestyle Factors, Not Air Pollution, Exacerbate Asthma in Women
Authors of a new study found that lifestyle factors, not a major air pollutant, play a more significant role in women developing asthma COPD overlap syndrome. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 28, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mark L. Fuerst Tags: Asthma Source Type: news
Inhaled Steroids Increase Risk of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Lung Infections
When using inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of asthma, COPD, and other airways disease, authors of a new study warn to proceed with caution. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 27, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mark L. Fuerst Tags: Asthma Source Type: news
Top 5 Depression Apps for Primary Care Providers
This month, our app reviewer selected the top 5 depression apps that you and your patients can use. Which ones made the cut? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 26, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Source Type: news
