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March 17th 2024
New data suggest children with atopic dermatitis and comorbid ADHD are nearly 3 times more likely to struggle with memory compared to those with just ADHD.
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Advances In: Integrating New Treatment Options into Management Plans for Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
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Evaluating the Recent Advancements in Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment: A Case-Based Approach to Managing CKD and Related Comorbidities
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Understanding the Infection Burden and Anticipating the Impact of Vaccines
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Cases and Conversations™: Evidence-Based Approaches to Management of CKD in Your Patients with T2DM
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Oncology Briefings™: Coordinating the Long-Term Management of Patients With Multiple Myeloma Between Primary Care and Oncology Practices
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Advances In™: The Potential Role of Ultra-Long-Acting Basal Insulin Therapies in Type 2 Diabetes
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6th Annual Advanced Practice Collaborative
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Cases and Conversations™: Guideline Recommendations for the Use of Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
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Advances In™ Rare Genetic Forms of Obesity: Emerging Therapeutic Targets
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Exploring Unmet Needs In Postpartum Depression – Making the Case for Early Detection and Novel Treatments
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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Clinical ShowCase™: Finding the Best Path Forward for Patients with COPD
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(COPE) Community Practice Connections™: Dry Eye Disease and Novel Tear Stimulating Therapies – Optimizing Outcomes in Patient Sub-Types
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing ANCA-associated Vasculitis
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Clinical Consultations™: Optimal Approaches to Recognizing and Treating ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
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More Than ‘Blue’ After Birth: Managing Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-Partum Depression
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Medical Crossfire®: Optimizing Care for Patients With Anemia and Chronic Kidney Disease
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Exploring the Role of Novel Agents for the Management of IgA Nephropathy
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Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Implementing an Effective Management Plan to Improve Outcomes in IgA Nephropathy
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Sleep Problems Associated with Chronic Hepatitis C, Even If No Cirrhosis
April 2nd 2014Fitful nights of sleeplessness and daytime fatigue were more common among people with hepatitis C regardless of whether they had cirrhosis of the liver when compared to the healthy control group involved in a small study.
Heartache Over New Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines
April 2nd 2014To produce the greatest impact from the implementation of the new American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), physicians should counsel patients on the benefits and risks of medication intervention to prevent CVD, but also explain the absolute necessity of regular exercise and abstention from tobacco use.
Excess of Peptides Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
April 1st 2014While previous research has tied Golgi fragmentation to Alzheimer's disease (AD), an excess of Abeta peptides are behind the mechanism, according to a study published on the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' website. The study also provided methods to rescue damaged cells.
Sedentary Work Is More Damaging than Simple Inactivity
March 31st 2014As more patients work in sedentary occupations, the health of the general population has declined. Some studies have revealed that sedentary workers rarely compensate for their inactivity by increasing their exercise levels and/or reducing their sedentary behavior during leisure time.
Hyponatremia Associated with Poorer Overall Survival in Renal Cell Cancer Patients
Hyponatremia is associated with poorer overall survival, time to treatment failure, and disease control in patients with metastatic renal cell cancer, according to a study published in European Urology.
Growing up with Diabetes: Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care
March 27th 2014As they age, children who are diagnosed with diabetes shift from care supervised by parents or caregivers to self-care. Ultimately, they must leave their pediatric care providers and find internists and other caregivers whose practices target adults.
CDC: 1 in 68 US Children Identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The latest US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report estimated one in 68 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder - an increase of 23% from the 2008 study.