Neisseria gonorrhea: 5 Questions on New Guidelines
Antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhea is an international threat. Find out what you know about current first-line treatment in just a few minutes. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 15, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Veronica Hackethal, MD Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
Red Meat Poses New Challenges
Saturated fat and cholesterol from red meat have long been known to be bad for heart health, but recent research sheds light on a possible new culprit. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 12, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Tags: Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease Nutrition Source Type: news
Current COPD Cutoff Confirmed: JAMA Study Highlights
Confirmed: FEV1:FVC<0.70 proves to be the optimal threshold to identify risk of COPD vs less than LLN and other fixed values. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 12, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Veronica Hackethal, MD Tags: COPD Management Source Type: news
COPD Insights: 6 Study Briefs for Primary Care
Second-hand smoke and COPD, optimal cutoff for COPD diagnosis, impact of exercise on COPD risk, and 3 more new findings, at-a-glance. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 12, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: By Leo Robert Tags: COPD Management Source Type: news
Shingrix shortage: Advice for physicians
With demand for the newer shingles vaccine, known as Shingrix, far outstripping the pace at which the manufacturer can supply it, shortages will likely continue throughout 2019, predicts the CDC.
“GlaxoSmithKline [GSK] are running their vaccine plants as much as they can, to produce more but it’s just not enough,” says Julio Viola, PharmD, the director of centralized pharmacy services at Northwell Health Systems, which operate in the New York metro area. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 11, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Milly Dawson Tags: Medical News Source Type: news
After Metformin: Which Class Would you Choose?
In this older patient with T2DM, HFpEF, and other comorbidities, which class of medication is most appropriate--and guideline-recommended? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 10, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Payal Kohli, MD Tags: Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Type 2 Source Type: news
Stimulating New Treatments for your Headache Patients
Neuromodulation to treat migraine and other primary headaches is proven effective in clinical trials and may be an option for your patients looking for drug-free relief. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 9, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Peter McAllister, MD Tags: Headache and Migraine Source Type: news
Mindfulness for Migraines
Mindfulness, an attention-control technique, can augment medical therapy for migraineurs with stress reduction, relaxation, and shifting negative self judgement. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 9, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Jordan Rosenfeld Tags: Headache and Migraine Source Type: news
7 New Drugs for Primary Care: Q2 2019
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for primary care. Which ones should you know about? Click through to find out. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 8, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sydney Jennings Tags: Obesity Opioid Related Disorders Osteoporosis Pregnancy and Birth Psoriasis Rheumatoid Arthritis T2 Diabetes Source Type: news
Autosomal-dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: 3 Studies in Brief
Three new studies on ADPKD treatment project long-term impact of tolvaptan; reveal potential in an existing drug class; and, report success in slowing comorbid hepatic disease. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 8, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew D. Bowser Tags: Kidney Disease Source Type: news
6 Essential Updates in Lyme Disease Research
With the start of peak tick season, check here to spot some of the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 3, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Tags: Hepatitis C Source Type: news
For ADPKD in Children, New Guidelines Speak to Ethical Issues
Most children with ADPKD remain asymptomatic, but some manifest early and aggressive disease. Try our 6 questions on the new expert guidance on tricky treatment issues. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 3, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew D. Bowser Tags: Kidney Disease Source Type: news
GI Disease in 3 Pregnant Women
Possible gastrointestinal issues during gestation range from expected to significant threat. Choose your next steps for these 3 young women. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 3, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Ted W. James, MD Tags: Gastrointestinal Disorders Source Type: news
The & quot;Sweet Spot & quot; in Type 2 Diabetes Management
The new " sweet spot " in diabetes management is the interdisciplinary approach that is essential to treating all aspects of the disease. New diabetes medications also hit that spot. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - July 2, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Payal Kohli, MD Tags: Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Type 2 Source Type: news
Inhaler Misuse in COPD Patients: An 8-question Quiz
Authors of a recent study sought to examine which factors impact a COPD patient ' s ability to properly use an inhaler. Find out the results with this quick quiz. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - June 28, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sydney Jennings Tags: COPD COPD Management Source Type: news
