Common Myths About Physician Retirement
The growing number of physicians approaching retirement age face a plethora of misinformation pertaining to retirement planning.
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Author: Teresa Sellinger
Improvements in PrEP Coverage Hinge on Braidwood Vs Becerra
Researchers report higher PrEP use and fewer insurance-related issues from 2019 to 2021, but the Braidwood versus Becerra case could impact these improvements.
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Telehealth Complements In-Person Visits for Tardive Dyskinesia
Physicians typically address movement disorders, such as tardive dyskinesia, during in-person examinations; however, a recent study shows that telehealth visits can be a part of treatment plans.
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Barriers to Psychological Support After Burn Injuries & How to Overcome Them
Providing psychoeducation throughout recovery and rehabilitation from burn injuries may offer opportunities to facilitate access to psychological support.
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Time to Kidney Failure a Tool for Communicating Prognosis
A study has found that estimating time to kidney failure in advanced CKD can inform clinical decisions and patient counseling on prognosis.
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Relieving Digestive Obstruction in Patients With Advanced Gastric Cancer
A study suggests that continuous gastric artery infusion chemotherapy was effective and safe in relieving digestive obstruction in advanced gastric cancer.
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Every Physician Has a Role in Reducing Low-Value Care
Medicine and healthcare are complex. Often, patients hear from friends or family members regarding...
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In MS, Exercise Plus Coaching May Improve Atherosclerosis
An exercise program for patients with MS that included regular remote coaching improved cardiovascular and respiratory health.
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NHE3 Inhibitors for IBS-C: A Primary Care Physician’s Perspective
Physician’s Weekly recently spoke with Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP, about NHE3 inhibitors and their unique method of action (MOA) in treating patients with IBS-C.
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VMAT2 Inhibitors May Improve Well-Being in Addition to TD Symptoms
Patients with tardive dyskinesia being treated with vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitors may see improvement in well-being along with TD symptoms.
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Strategies for HCV Elimination: Learning from SF
End Hep C SF placed the city on track to achieve the 2030 HCV elimination target set by the WHO among men who have sex with men who have ever injected drugs.
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Disparities Influence Outcomes in Live Donor Liver Transplants
Known disparities related to race and sex in deceased donor liver transplantation also appear to influence live donor liver transplantation.
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NHE3 Inhibitors for IBS-C: A Study Author’s Perspective
Physician’s Weekly recently spoke with William D. Chey, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP, RFF, lead author of the phase 3 T3MPO-2 study—which assessed the efficacy of the NHE3 inhibitor tenapanor in treating patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C)—about NHE3 inhibitors and their unique method of action (MOA) in treating patients with IBS-C.
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Pre-Op HRQOL Impacts Post-Surgery Outcomes in Pediatric Epilepsy
For children with drug-resistant epilepsy, older age at seizure onset and higher HRQOL before surgery were associated with better postoperative HRQOL.
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COVID, RSV & Flu, Oh My!
“Cold and flu” season is nearly here; however, language matters, and I would argue that it’s important to change our lexicon to more accurately reflect the true health risks of the season.
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Treatment Guidelines for Castleman Disease Applicable in Clinical Practice
An evaluation of guidelines for idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease supports use of IL-6 agents as first-line treatment.
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Hand Osteoarthritis Is Not a Systemic Disease of the Cartilage
Hand joints without osteoarthritis maintain their joint space when other joints have or develop osteoarthritis.
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Frequency of ADHD Medication Errors Jumps Nearly 300% From 2000 to 2021
Increases in ADHD medication-related errors occurred most often among children aged 6-12 and primarily involved inadvertently taking a medication twice.
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Substance Use Screening May Benefit Depression Treatments
Increased training in substance use disorder identification and frontline treatments may provide value for primary care patients.
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Fixed-Ratio Spirometry Underdiagnoses COPD in African Americans
The fixed-ratio spirometric criteria for COPD underdiagnoses potential COPD in African American patients.
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