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Marketing Messages in Continuing Medical Education (CME) Modules on Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)
Conclusions: It seems that CME is being used to promote lisdexamfetamine for weight loss (a contraindicated use) and to highlight benefits of lisdexamfetamine while underplaying the risks.
Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - March 15, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jung, J., Fugh-Berman, A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Obstructive sleep apnoea and obesity.
The objectives of this article are to review the interactions between obesity and OSA, including the increased cardiovascular risk, and highlight the importance of using OSA diagnosis as a critical time to address obesity itself and other cardiovascular risk factors. DISCUSSION: Snoring and symptoms of OSA frequently worsen during periods of rapid weight gain. Obesity and metabolic factors (eg hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, insulin resistance) are commonly present at the time of OSA diagnosis. Severe OSA is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) tre...
Source: Australian Family Physician - July 13, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Hamilton GS, Joosten SA Tags: Aust Fam Physician Source Type: research

Quality of cardiovascular disease care in Ontario's primary care practices: a cross sectional study examining differences in guideline adherence by patient sex
Conclusions: Sex disparities exist in the quality of cardiovascular care in Canadian primary care practices, which tend to favour men. Women with PVD have a particularly high risk of not receiving appropriate medications. Our findings indicate that improvements in care delivery should be made to address these issues, particularly with regard to the prescribing of recommended medications for women, and preventive measures for men.
Source: BMC Family Practice - June 18, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kiyuri NaickerClare LiddyJatinderpreet SinghMonica TaljaardWilliam Hogg Source Type: research

Quality of cardiovascular disease care in Ontario¿s primary care practices: a cross sectional study examining differences in guideline adherence by patient sex
Conclusions: Sex disparities exist in the quality of cardiovascular care in Canadian primary care practices, which tend to favour men. Women with PVD have a particularly high risk of not receiving appropriate medications. Our findings indicate that improvements in care delivery should be made to address these issues, particularly with regard to the prescribing of recommended medications for women, and preventive measures for men.
Source: BMC Family Practice - June 18, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kiyuri NaickerClare LiddyJatinderpreet SinghMonica TaljaardWilliam Hogg Source Type: research

Hypertension.
Abstract Hypertension is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Antihypertensive treatment substantially reduces the risk of heart failure, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Current guidelines recommend screening all adults for high blood pressure (BP). Lifestyle modifications to help control high BP include weight loss, exercise, moderation of alcohol intake, and a diet low in sodium and saturated fats and high in fruits and vegetables. Out-of-office BP monitoring should be used to confirm suspected white coat effect, especially in patients with apparent resistant hypertension. P...
Source: Primary Care - February 21, 2013 Category: Primary Care Authors: Winter KH, Tuttle LA, Viera AJ Tags: Prim Care Source Type: research

Hypertension
is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Antihypertensive treatment substantially reduces the risk of heart failure, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Current guidelines recommend screening all adults for high blood pressure (BP). Lifestyle modifications to help control high BP include weight loss, exercise, moderation of alcohol intake, and a diet low in sodium and saturated fats and high in fruits and vegetables. Out-of-office BP monitoring should be used to confirm suspected white coat effect, especially in patients with apparent resistant hypertension.
Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice - December 26, 2012 Category: Primary Care Authors: Katherine H. Winter, Laura A. Tuttle, Anthony J. Viera Source Type: research